Cursor
AI-first code editor built on VS Code.
About Cursor
Cursor is an AI-first code editor built as a fork of VS Code, available for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Unlike AI plugins bolted onto existing editors, Cursor's AI is deeply integrated — it can understand your entire codebase context, make coordinated changes across multiple files simultaneously, and apply edits from a plain-language description of what you want. All VS Code extensions, keybindings, and themes work without modification. Cursor's Composer mode allows multi-file generation and refactoring in a single prompt. It is used by developers who want AI assistance that goes beyond single-line autocomplete and can reason about project-level architecture and dependencies.
Best for
Best for developers who want AI assistance that understands their whole project, not just the current file.
Platforms
WindowsMacLinux
Use Cases
Solo IndieSmall TeamSide Project
Traits
Has Free TierActive DevelopmentOffline Capable
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