Cursor
The AI-first code editor designed to pair-program with you.
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LinkStart Verdict
We tested Cursor extensively and found it to be the most evolved AI-native editor on the market. It’s not just a plugin; the integration of AI into the core workflow feels fluid. The ability to index the entire codebase gives it a distinct advantage over standard copilots.
Why we love it
- Context awareness is superior; it understands dependencies across files.
- Seamless migration from VS Code preserves your extensions and themes.
- Composer feature handles multi-file refactoring impressively.
Things to know
- The Agent mode allows terminal command execution, which can be dangerous if unsupervised (verify commands!).
- Frequent updates often require restarting the editor.
- Can sometimes generate verbose code that requires pruning.
About
Cursor is an AI-powered code editor built on top of VS Code. It integrates powerful LLMs like Claude 3.5 Sonnet and GPT-4o directly into the IDE, allowing for codebase-aware chat, inline code generation (Cmd+K), and seamless migration from VS Code. It’s designed to understand your entire project context, making refactoring and bug fixing significantly faster.
Key Features
- ✓Codebase-wide Context Indexing
- ✓Composer (Multi-file Edits)
- ✓Privacy Mode (Local Code)
- ✓VS Code Extension Support
- ✓One-click Migration