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The AI-first code editor built for speed and productivity.
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Cursor is a VS Code-based code editor reimagined with AI at its core. It offers intelligent code completion, natural language editing, and codebase-aware chat that understands your entire project. Built by Anysphere, Cursor has become the go-to editor for developers who want deep AI integration without leaving their familiar VS Code workflow.
Key Features
- AI-powered code completion and generation
- Natural language code editing with Cmd+K
- Codebase-aware chat that indexes your entire project
- Multi-file editing with Composer
- Built on VS Code — supports all extensions
- Privacy mode with zero data retention
Pros
- + Best-in-class AI code editing with codebase context
- + Familiar VS Code interface with minimal learning curve
- + Composer enables complex multi-file refactors
- + Supports multiple AI models including GPT-4 and Claude
Cons
- − Pro plan at $20/mo is pricier than GitHub Copilot
- − Heavy AI usage can hit rate limits on the free plan
- − Occasional lag with very large codebases
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