Cursor

Getting Started

1. Download from cursor.com — available on macOS, Windows, and Linux. One-click import of all your VS Code settings, extensions, and keybindings.
2. Open a project and start typing — Tab autocomplete immediately predicts your next edit with multi-line suggestions based on codebase context.
3. Use Cmd+K (inline edit) to select code and describe changes in plain English for instant refactoring.
4. Open Composer (Cmd+I) for multi-file editing — describe a feature or refactor and Cursor makes changes across your project.

Key Features

• Tab prediction — Goes far beyond autocomplete. Predicts multi-line edits, cursor movements, and even which file you’ll edit next based on your patterns and codebase context.
• Composer — Multi-file editing mode. Describe a feature, bug fix, or refactor in natural language and Cursor generates a diff across multiple files with full project awareness.
• Agent mode — Autonomous task completion. Give Cursor a goal and it reads files, writes code, runs terminal commands, fixes errors, and iterates until the task is done.
• Inline editing (Cmd+K) — Select code, describe what you want changed, and get instant inline diffs. Perfect for quick refactors, type changes, and bug fixes.
• Multi-model support — Choose between Claude Opus/Sonnet, GPT-4, o3, Gemini, and other models. Switch models per-task based on what works best.
• Codebase indexing — Automatically indexes your entire project for contextually relevant suggestions, answers, and edits.
• Full VS Code compatibility — All your extensions, themes, keybindings, and settings work exactly as before. Zero switching cost.
• @-mentions for context — Reference specific files, docs, URLs, or symbols with @ to give the AI exactly the context it needs.