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Cursor is currently the most popular AI programming editor among developers.

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What is Cursor?

Cursor is currently the most popular AI programming editor among developers. It is deeply modified based on VS Code and has built-in top large models such as Claude and GPT-4. Its biggest advantage is its deep integration of AI capabilities: smart completion with the Tab key, code modification with Chat dialogue, and Agent mode to automatically complete complex tasks. Whether you are front-end, back-end or full stack, Cursor can significantly improve coding speed. The free version has 2,000 refills per month, which is enough for light users.

Core Features

  • Tab intelligent completion: predict and complete the entire code based on context
  • Chat mode: Chat directly with AI in the editor and specify the modification range
  • Agent mode: AI autonomously completes complex programming tasks across files
  • Composer: Edit multiple files at the same time, suitable for large-scale reconstruction
  • Supports multiple top models such as Claude 3.5/4, GPT-4o, etc.
  • Fully compatible with VS Code plug-ins and shortcut keys

Pricing Plans

Free version: 2000 tab completions + 50 slow Premium requests per month. Pro $20/month: Unlimited tab completion + 500 Premium requests (Claude/GPT-4). Business version $40/month: Team management features.

Pros

  • The free quota is enough for light users
  • The VS Code ecosystem is fully compatible and the migration cost is extremely low
  • Agent mode has strong ability to handle complex tasks
  • Good Chinese support and fast response

Cons

  • The Pro version is more expensive at $20 per month
  • Premium times are easily exhausted under heavy use.
  • Requires internet connection and cannot be used offline

After its launch in 2023, Cursor quickly became the benchmark product in AI programming. It is not simply adding a chat window in the editor, but deeply embedding AI capabilities into every corner of the editor.

Who is it suitable for?

  • Beginners: AI explains error reporting and automatic completion, greatly reducing the learning curve
  • Full stack developer: Understand the project structure across files, Composer mode to change multiple files at once
  • Independent Developer: One person can be used by many people to quickly implement functional prototypes

The difference between GitHub Copilot and GitHub Copilot

Cursor’s Agent/Composer mode is far more powerful than Copilot - Copilot mainly does line-level completion, while Cursor can understand the entire project and complete the task autonomously. However, Copilot has better integration with the GitHub ecosystem, and enterprise users more often choose Copilot.