Cursor

What is Cursor?

Cursor is an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) built for AI-assisted pair programming. It helps developers build software faster with features like chatting directly with your projects, editing code using plain English instructions, and automatically fixing bugs as you find them.

Key Features

• AI chat with your codebase: Ask questions about your project and get context-aware answers.
• Natural language editing: Make code changes by describing them in plain English.
• Automatic bug fixing: Identify and fix bugs without leaving the editor.
• Privacy-first design: Your code stays on your machine and never goes to Cursor’s servers.
• One-click VSCode migration: Import your existing settings, extensions, and themes in a single click. Cursor is available for Mac via their website.

AI Models and Usage

Cursor provides access to top-tier AI models, including GPT-4, GPT-4o, and Claude 3.5 Sonnet. You can choose between fast and slow usage depending on your needs. Premium models offer enhanced privacy settings, keeping your code exclusively on your local machine.

Code Ownership

No matter which plan you use — free, pro, or business — you own all the code generated by Cursor.

Summary

Cursor is an AI-first code editor that boosts productivity through AI-assisted coding, built-in bug detection, and a strong focus on privacy.