Cursor

tool active freemium

An AI-first code editor built as a fork of VS Code. Cursor deeply integrates AI capabilities including code completion, chat, multi-file editing, and codebase-aware context. It can use multiple LLM providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, custom) and features like Composer for multi-file changes.

Implements

Concepts this tool claims to implement:

  • Code-Executing Agent primary

    Composer feature for multi-file code generation and editing. Agent mode for autonomous task completion. Can create, modify, and delete files based on natural language instructions.

  • Tool-Using Agent secondary

    Terminal integration for running commands. Can read command output and iterate on code based on errors. Codebase indexing for context.

  • Retrieval-Augmented Generation secondary

    Codebase indexing and retrieval. @codebase command for semantic search across project. Context-aware completions using retrieval.

Integration Surfaces

  • Desktop application (VS Code fork)
  • Built-in terminal
  • Git integration

Details

Vendor
Anysphere
License
Proprietary
Runs On
local
Used By
human

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Notes

Cursor represents the "AI-native editor" approach vs. Copilot's "AI as extension" model. Deep integration enables features like Composer that are harder to build as plugins. Growing rapidly among developers who want more agentic coding assistance.

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