Overview

Cursor is a code editor designed around AI-assisted development. It reads the open project to provide completions, explain code, edit multiple files, and run commands through an interface derived from the Visual Studio Code ecosystem.

Its agents can operate locally or in the cloud and return changes for review before integration. The product is mainly suited to developers who want code generation, repository navigation, and task automation in one environment, with usage limits depending on the plan.

Key features

Code completion and next-edit suggestions inside the editor

Agent that can inspect repositories, change multiple files, and run commands

Cloud agents available from the web with handoff back to the desktop editor

Best use cases

Implement a feature from a natural-language request

Understand an existing codebase and locate the relevant files

Delegate a bug fix or longer task to a cloud agent

Pros

Consistent workflow from chat to editing and verification

Broad compatibility with workflows and extensions from the VS Code ecosystem

Reviewable diffs before generated changes are accepted