Cursor
The AI-first code editor.
Overview
Cursor is an AI-first code editor that is a fork of Visual Studio Code, but with deeply integrated AI features. It's designed to help developers build software faster with features like AI-powered chat, code generation, and debugging.
✨ Key Features
- AI-powered chat with codebase context
- Generate code from prompts
- AI-assisted debugging
- Codebase indexing for better understanding
- Fork of VS Code, so it supports VS Code extensions
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Deeply integrated AI features in a dedicated code editor
- Codebase-aware chat and code generation
- Familiarity of the VS Code interface
Unique Value: A code editor designed from the ground up to leverage the power of AI, making developers more productive and efficient.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Rapidly building and iterating on new features
- Understanding and navigating large codebases
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Developers who prefer a lightweight, non-AI code editor
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more integrated and seamless AI experience compared to using AI extensions in a traditional code editor.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Business tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Limited usage of slow AI features.
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