What Is Cursor
Cursor is an editor that forks VS Code to be AI-native. It provides an experience where "AI resides through the whole process of writing code"—the most widely adopted AI development editor.
Install and Setup
1. Download
Download the Mac / Windows / Linux version from cursor.com. VS Code extensions/settings can be auto-migrated.
2. Sign Up
- Register with Google / GitHub / email
- 2-week Pro trial included
- Paid: Pro USD 20/mo, Business USD 40/mo
3. Initial Setup
- Select "Use Free / Pro Models"
- Sign in with GitHub for repo linkage
- Migrate VS Code Extensions (a prompt appears)
3 Main Features
1. Tab Completion
AI predicts code as you start writing. Confirm with Tab, reject with Esc. Deeper than VS Code's normal completion, predicting by line/function.
2. Cmd+K (Inline Edit)
Rewrite the selection with AI. You can instruct in natural language: "turn this loop into map," "make types strict." Select → Cmd+K → instruct.
