Cursor
The AI Code Editor
★ Our Verdict
Cursor is the first AI code editor that truly feels 'native'. Unlike Copilot, which is just a plugin, Cursor is a fork of VS Code with AI baked into the core. Its 'Command+K' feature to refactor code blocks and its ability to chat with your entire codebase make it feel like pair programming with a senior engineer. We've switched to it fully.
Overview
Cursor is a code editor built for programming with AI. It feels like VS Code, but with AI baked into every interaction.
Key Features
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- +Advanced AI features
- +Codebase understanding
- +VS Code fork
- +Great UX
👎 Cons
- −Newer tool
- −Subscription for best features
- −Limited extensions vs VS Code
Cursor is Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cursor better than GitHub Copilot?
In our experience, yes. Cursor has better context awareness of your entire project and offers more powerful refactoring tools.
Will I lose my VS Code extensions?
No. Since Cursor is a fork of VS Code, you can import all your extensions, themes, and keybindings with one click.
Is it free?
There is a generous free tier, but the Pro plan ($20/mo) is needed for the best models (Claude 3.5 Sonnet, GPT-4o) and unlimited queries.
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