Cursor
The AI-first code editor.
Overview
Cursor is a fork of Visual Studio Code that is designed to be AI-first. It integrates powerful AI features directly into the editor, allowing you to chat with your codebase, generate code with a single prompt, and debug with the help of AI. Cursor aims to provide a more intuitive and efficient way to code by making AI a core part of the development workflow.
✨ Key Features
- AI chat with codebase context
- Generate, edit, and refactor code with natural language
- AI-powered debugging
- "Fix and diff" feature for applying AI suggestions
- Built on VS Code, so it supports all VS Code extensions
🎯 Key Differentiators
- AI features are native to the editor, not a plugin
- Deep codebase context for more accurate AI assistance
- Familiar VS Code experience reduces the learning curve
Unique Value: Provides a seamless and powerful AI development experience by building AI capabilities directly into a familiar, high-performance code editor.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Generating boilerplate code for new components and services
- Asking questions about a codebase to quickly understand its structure and functionality
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Developers who are not comfortable with an AI-centric workflow
- Organizations with strict policies against using forked or non-standard development tools
🏆 Alternatives
Unlike AI plugins which are constrained by IDE extension APIs, Cursor's native integration allows for deeper and more powerful features, such as multi-file edits and more comprehensive codebase awareness.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Business tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Limited usage of AI features.
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