Cursor is an AI-powered code editor designed to accelerate software development and enhance developer productivity. It is developed by Anysphere, a San Francisco-based startup founded in 2022. Cursor is a fork of Visual Studio Code (VS Code) with integrated AI capabilities, utilizing models like OpenAI's ChatGPT and Claude. This allows for intelligent code suggestions, automated error detection, and dynamic code optimization. It is available on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Key features of Cursor include AI-driven code completion, multi-line edits, smart rewrites, and a chat interface that understands the codebase. The editor can automatically run terminal commands, identify and fix errors, and offer context-aware answers to questions about the code. Cursor also supports features like codebase answers, code reference, image support, web search, instant apply, and documentation integration within the chat interface. Cursor excels at understanding entire codebases and making multi-file edits, offering advantages over tools like GitHub Copilot for complex projects.
Cursor offers a freemium pricing model. The "Hobby" plan is free and provides a limited number of agent requests and tab completions. Paid plans include "Pro" at $20 per month, "Pro+" at $60 per month, and "Ultra" at $200 per month, offering increased usage credits and features. A "Teams" plan is available for $40 per user per month, including features for team collaboration such as centralized billing and admin controls. An "Enterprise" plan with custom pricing is also available for large organizations. Users can download Cursor from the official website.