Cursor — AI code editor
VS Code-based editor with an agent that plans, edits many files, runs commands, and fixes its own errors, plus fast next-edit completions. By Anysphere. Where it runs: Editor, Cloud. Pricing: Free tier, Subscription.
- Strength: Choice of many frontier models
- Strength: Rules, skills, and MCP for project context
- Strength: Checkpoints to undo agent steps
- Watch out: Heavy agent use on top models burns through the usage pool
- Watch out: Large rule files add tokens to every request
- Best for Everyday coding: Agent, Plan, Ask, and Tab in one editor cover most daily work without switching tools.
- Best for Large codebases: Semantic codebase search and @-mentions pull in the right files on big repos.
- Best for Fast autocomplete: Tab predicts multi-line next edits, not just the current line.
- Best for Planning & architecture: Plan mode researches and writes a reviewable plan before editing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Cursor best for?
Everyday coding: Agent, Plan, Ask, and Tab in one editor cover most daily work without switching tools. Large codebases: Semantic codebase search and @-mentions pull in the right files on big repos. Fast autocomplete: Tab predicts multi-line next edits, not just the current line. Planning & architecture: Plan mode researches and writes a reviewable plan before editing.
How do I write better prompts for Cursor?
Start big tasks in Plan mode, review the plan, then let the agent build it. Mention the exact files with @ instead of pasting code. Tell the agent which command verifies the change (tests, lint, type check). Put recurring instructions in a rule file instead of repeating them. Start a new chat per task to keep context clean.
What should I watch out for with Cursor?
Heavy agent use on top models burns through the usage pool. Large rule files add tokens to every request.
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