Cursor is an AI-powered code editor built as a fork of Visual Studio Code, designed to make developers extraordinarily productive through intelligent autocomplete, multi-file editing, and autonomous coding agents. Trusted by over half of the Fortune 500 companies, Cursor represents a fundamental reimagining of how developers interact with their codebase by embedding AI assistance directly into every aspect of the coding workflow. Unlike traditional editors with AI plugins bolted on, Cursor's architecture integrates machine learning models at the foundational level, enabling features such as predictive code generation, codebase-aware context retrieval, and speculative pre-fetching that dramatically reduce development time.

The flagship Tab feature provides next-generation autocomplete that suggests entire code blocks rather than single lines, learning from your coding patterns and project structure to predict exactly what you're about to write. Cursor Composer enables developers to generate or modify multiple files simultaneously by providing high-level natural language instructions, effectively creating entire features or refactoring complex systems through conversational prompts. The Agent mode can complete end-to-end tasks autonomously, handling everything from bug fixes to feature implementation while developers focus on higher-level architecture decisions. All features support switching between cutting-edge models from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, and xAI, ensuring you always have access to the most capable AI for your specific task.

Cursor learns how your codebase works regardless of scale or complexity, maintaining context across thousands of files to provide relevant suggestions and accurate code generation. Privacy Mode ensures your code is never used for training, with customizable retention policies for organizations with strict security requirements. The platform supports SOC 2 compliance, SAML/OIDC Single Sign-On, role-based access control, and centralized team billing for enterprise deployments. The Pro plan includes $20 of Agent model usage per month at API pricing, with the option to purchase additional credits at cost. Ultra subscribers, on the other hand, receive unlimited access to frontier models. Developers maintain complete ownership of all generated code, free to use commercially regardless of which plan they're on.

Key Features

• Intelligent Tab Autocomplete: Native AI-powered code completion suggesting entire code blocks with exceptional memory and context awareness, making 21% fewer mistakes than competing autocomplete systems
• Cursor Composer: Multi-file editing capability allowing developers to create entire applications or modify complex codebases through high-level natural language instructions
• Autonomous Agent Mode: End-to-end task completion where AI handles entire workflows from bug fixes to feature implementation while maintaining your coding style and conventions
• Multi-Model Support: Switch seamlessly between Claude Sonnet 4, OpenAI o3-pro, GPT-4.1, Gemini 2.5 Pro, Claude Opus 4, and other frontier models based on task requirements
• Codebase Intelligence: Deep understanding of your entire project structure enabling context-aware suggestions and accurate code generation even in large, complex repositories

Who This Is For

• Professional software developers seeking to accelerate coding speed through AI pair programming without sacrificing code quality or switching away from familiar VS Code workflows
• Development teams and engineering organizations requiring collaborative AI tools with enterprise security, centralized billing, and usage analytics across distributed teams
• Solo developers and freelancers building complex applications who need intelligent assistance for refactoring, debugging, and implementing features faster than manual coding allows

Common Questions

How is Cursor different from GitHub Copilot?

Cursor offers more comprehensive features including Composer for multi-file editing, Agent mode for autonomous task completion, and Tab autocomplete that suggests entire code blocks with better contextual awareness than single-line suggestions.

What's included in the free Hobby plan?

The Hobby plan includes basic access to Cursor's AI features with usage limits. Pro plan at $20/month provides at least $20 of Agent model inference at API pricing, unlimited Tab autocomplete, and priority access to new features.

Does Cursor work with my existing VS Code extensions?

Yes, since Cursor is a VS Code fork, it maintains compatibility with the vast majority of VS Code extensions, allowing you to bring your existing development environment and customizations.

Who owns the code that Cursor generates?

You own all code generated by Cursor regardless of your plan tier, with full commercial usage rights and no restrictions on how you deploy or monetize the generated code.