AI-first code editor built on VS Code with multi-file agents, Composer, and deep codebase understanding.
What is Cursor?#
Cursor is an AI-first code editor built as a fork of Visual Studio Code. It integrates Tab autocomplete, inline chat, Composer multi-file agents, and deep codebase understanding so developers can plan, edit, review, and ship features using frontier LLMs. Cursor supports Claude, GPT, Gemini, and custom model choices, with enterprise plans adding SSO and privacy controls.
What can Cursor do?#
- 01
Tab autocomplete
Whole-line and multi-line suggestions tuned for your current context.
- 02
Composer agents
Multi-file, agentic edits that plan changes across an entire codebase.
- 03
Codebase chat
Ask questions about any repository with embeddings-backed code search.
- 04
Model choice
Switch between Claude, GPT, Gemini, and custom API keys at any time.
Quick facts about Cursor#
- Pricing
- Hobby$0/moPro$20/moBusiness$40/moas of Apr 18, 2026View official pricing
- Platforms
- macOS·Windows·Linux
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