The AI-first code editor built for speed
Cursor is a VS Code fork with deep AI integration. It can understand your entire codebase, write multi-file changes, and fix bugs with context-aware suggestions. The Tab autocomplete and Composer features make it the most productive AI coding environment available.
Free tier available; Pro plan $20/month
Common use cases where Cursor excels
Describe a feature and Cursor writes changes across multiple files simultaneously.
Paste an error and Cursor diagnoses and fixes it with full codebase context.
Restructure, rename, and modernize code across your entire project at once.
Auto-generate JSDoc, README files, and inline comments for existing code.
Expert techniques to get the best results from Cursor
Type @codebase in Cursor to give the AI access to your entire project. This produces far more accurate suggestions than pasting snippets.
Tell Cursor: 'Use TypeScript strict mode', 'Don't introduce new dependencies', 'Follow the existing pattern in auth.ts'. Constraints produce cleaner code.
Open Composer (Cmd+I) for tasks that span multiple files. Describe the feature end-to-end and let Cursor plan and execute the changes.
Always review Cursor's diffs before accepting. It's fast but not infallible — especially for business logic and edge cases.