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Cursor — AI Coding Assistant

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What is Cursor?

Cursor is an AI-integrated code editor that predicts your next edits and allows you to modify code using natural language instructions. Software engineers can leverage Cursor to speed up their coding process and simplify complex changes while maintaining their familiar workflow with existing extensions and themes.

What sets Cursor apart?

Cursor sets itself apart with its ability to analyze and understand entire codebases, making it invaluable for software engineers working on complex projects. The built-in chat feature allows developers to ask questions about their code and receive instant, context-aware answers. Cursor proves especially useful when refactoring large sections of code or exploring unfamiliar repositories.

Cursor Use Cases

  • AI code generation
  • Code editing and refactoring
  • Real-time codebase Q&A
  • Multi-file code changes
  • In-editor bug detection

Who uses Cursor?

Features and Benefits

  • Feature icon AI-powered code editing
    Cursor integrates AI capabilities to assist with code generation, completion, and editing tasks.
  • Feature icon Smart context understanding
    The editor analyzes your codebase to provide relevant suggestions and answers based on the current context.
  • Feature icon Natural language code manipulation
    Cursor allows you to edit code using natural language instructions for faster implementation of changes.
  • Feature icon Seamless extension integration
    Import your existing extensions, themes, and keybindings from other editors with a single click.
  • Feature icon Privacy-focused development
    Cursor offers a privacy mode where none of your code is stored externally, ensuring data protection.

Pricing

Free Trial
Hobby Price not available
  • Circle check icon Pro two-week trial
  • Circle check icon 2000 completions
  • Circle check icon 50 slow premium requests
  • Circle check icon 200 cursor-small uses
Pro $20/mo
  • Circle check icon Unlimited completions
  • Circle check icon 500 fast premium requests per month
  • Circle check icon Unlimited slow premium requests
  • Circle check icon Unlimited cursor-small uses
  • Circle check icon 10 Claude Opus uses per day
Business $40/mo
  • Circle check icon Centralized billing
  • Circle check icon Admin usage dashboard
  • Circle check icon Enforce privacy mode
  • Circle check icon OpenAI/Anthropic zero-data retention
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