Cursor

Cursor is an AI-first code editor built as a fork of VS Code, designed around pair-programming with AI. It lets you chat with your whole codebase, generate and edit files with natural language, and tab through smart predictions. A favorite of developers who want an editor where AI is the core, not a plugin.

Key Features

• Chat with your entire codebase using @-mentions
• Composer: multi-file edits from natural language prompts
• Smart tab-completion that predicts your next edit
• Privacy mode so code is not stored by the vendor
• Familiar VS Code interface, extensions and keybindings

Pricing

Freemium. Free Hobby plan with limited AI usage. Pro is $20/month and Business is $40/user/month with more usage and admin controls.

Pros and Cons

Pros:

• Best-in-class codebase-aware chat and editing
• Feels like VS Code, zero learning curve
• Fast, polished agent workflows

Cons:

• Heavy AI use can burn through usage limits quickly
• Vendor lock-in compared with plain VS Code plus extensions

How to Use Cursor

1. Click the button below to open the official website.
2. Sign up, then install the extension or connect your code editor.
3. Describe what you want to build, or paste the code you want explained or fixed.
4. Review the AI suggestions, completions, or fixes carefully.
5. Accept the changes you want and test the code in your own project.
6. Use the chat or agent mode for bigger multi-file tasks.