Cursor is an AI-native code editor forked from Visual Studio Code, designed to integrate large language model capabilities directly into the development workflow. It provides an AI chat interface, inline code generation, multi-line edits, and codebase-aware suggestions that understand the full context of a project. Developers can describe changes in natural language and have Cursor apply edits across multiple files simultaneously. The editor supports tab-completion powered by a custom model trained to predict the next code change, and includes a composer mode for larger, multi-file refactors. Cursor is compatible with existing VS Code extensions, themes, and keybindings, allowing teams to adopt it without significant workflow disruption. It is available for macOS, Windows, and Linux, and supports a wide range of programming languages. The product targets individual developers, teams, and enterprises seeking to accelerate coding tasks, reduce boilerplate, and leverage AI assistance without leaving their editor environment.
Target audience and deployment
- Solo / Freelancer
- Startup
- SMB
- Mid-market
- Enterprise
- Cloud
- On-premise
Key features
Use cases
- Generate code from natural language descriptions
- Refactor code across multiple files simultaneously
- Navigate and understand large codebases
- Accelerate code completion with predictive tab suggestions
- Debug and fix errors with AI assistance
- Write and update documentation or tests
Best for
- Software engineers who need to write and refactor code faster using AI assistance
- Development teams who need to onboard to large codebases more quickly
- Freelance developers who need to reduce repetitive boilerplate coding tasks
- Engineering leads who need to maintain code quality while increasing team velocity
Integrations
Developer
GitHub, VS Code
AI models included
GPT-4, Claude, Gemini, cursor-small