Cursor
The AI-first code editor built for pair programming
Founded
2022
Starting Price
$0
Category
AI Coding Assistants
Last updated February 7, 2026
About Cursor
Cursor is an AI-powered code editor built as a VS Code fork with deep AI integration. Known for understanding entire codebases and making intelligent multi-file edits, Cursor features Composer for project-wide refactoring, inline AI chat, and a smart Tab autocomplete that predicts your next logical change. Supporting models from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google, Cursor has become a favorite among developers seeking the deepest AI coding experience.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Deepest AI integration of any code editor—feels like true pair programming
- Composer enables powerful multi-file refactoring and creation
- Smart Tab autocomplete predicts entire functions, not just characters
- Full codebase indexing provides exceptional context awareness
- Supports multiple AI models (GPT-4, Claude, Gemini, etc.)
Key Features
Composer
Create and edit multiple files at once with AI that understands project-wide context for complex refactoring.
Smart Tab Autocomplete
AI that predicts not just the next characters but entire functions and your next logical code change.
Codebase Indexing
Automatically indexes your entire codebase for deep contextual understanding across all files.
Inline Chat (Cmd+K)
Select code and describe changes in natural language—AI rewrites it in place instantly.
Multi-Model Support
Choose from OpenAI GPT-4, Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini, xAI Grok, and Cursor's custom models.
Terminal AI
Get command suggestions and explanations directly in the integrated terminal.
@ Mentions
Reference files, folders, or documentation in chat with @ mentions for precise context control.
Pricing
Free
$0/forever
- Limited AI requests
- Basic autocomplete
- Inline editing
- VS Code extensions
- Community support
Best For
Complex Refactoring
Use Composer for project-wide refactoring across multiple files with full context awareness.
Rapid Feature Development
Describe features in natural language and let AI generate implementation across your codebase.
Code Understanding
Ask questions about unfamiliar codebases with AI that has indexed the entire project.
Debugging & Problem Solving
Debug issues in real-time with AI that understands your code context and can suggest fixes.
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