Cursor
An AI-powered code editor that writes, edits, and debugs code for you. Built on VS Code with AI agents that can modify entire codebases.
What is Cursor?
Cursor is an AI code editor that writes and edits code across your entire project.
It's a fork of VS Code, so it works exactly like the editor you already know, but with AI agents built in. You can chat with it, ask it to build features, or let it fix bugs automatically.
Most builders use it in "agent mode" where it can create files, run tests, and iterate until the code works. It's particularly good at understanding your codebase context and making changes across multiple files at once. The AI can even run commands and verify its own work.
Free tier available. Pro plan is $20/month with more AI credits. Supports Claude, GPT-4, and other models.
Good to Know
Built on VS Code, so all your extensions and shortcuts work
Agent mode can create files, run tests, and fix errors automatically
Understands your entire codebase for better suggestions
Can use multiple AI models (Claude, GPT-4, etc.)
Free tier available, Pro is $20/month
How Vibe Coders Use Cursor
Building a new feature by describing it in plain English and watching it write the code
Pasting an error message and letting it fix the bug across multiple files
Converting a design mockup into working React components
Refactoring legacy code by asking it to modernize patterns
Writing tests by describing what should happen
Frequently Asked Questions
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