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Cursor

The AI-first code editor

★★★★★4.5/5|Anysphere|Since 2023

What is Cursor?

Cursor is a VS Code fork built around AI. It can edit multiple files simultaneously, understand your entire codebase, and generate code from natural language instructions. Supports Claude, GPT-4, and other models.

Key Features

  • Multi-file editing
  • Codebase understanding
  • Tab completion
  • Chat with code
  • Multiple AI models
  • Composer mode

Pros

  • + Understands full codebase
  • + Multi-file edits
  • + VS Code compatible

Cons

  • - Expensive Pro plan
  • - Can be slow on large codebases
  • - Occasional hallucinations

Who is Cursor best for?

Full-stack developmentCode refactoringBug fixingNew feature developmentCode review

Cursor vs Other Tools

FAQs

Is Cursor free or paid?

Cursor is Freemium. 2000 completions/month free. Monthly price: ₹1,700.

What are the best alternatives to Cursor?

Top alternatives to Cursor: GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Windsurf.

What can Cursor do?

Cursor’s main features: Multi-file editing, Codebase understanding, Tab completion, Chat with code, Multiple AI models, Composer mode.