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The AI-first code editor built to make you extraordinarily productive

Updated Dec 6, 2025
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About

Cursor is an AI-powered code editor built on a fork of VS Code. It lets you write, edit, and chat about your code with frontier AI models like GPT-4.1, Claude 3.5 Sonnet, and Gemini 2.5 Pro. Cursor integrates AI directly into the editor with features like Tab (autocomplete), Composer (multi-file editing), and Agent (autonomous tasks), enabling a flow state where you can build software faster than ever before.

Key Features

  • Cursor Tab (Next-gen Autocomplete)
  • Cursor Composer (Multi-file editing)
  • Cursor Agent (Autonomous coding)
  • Multi-agent interface
  • Agent planning mode
  • Cloud Agents
  • Sandboxed Terminals
  • Voice Mode
  • Team Commands
  • Custom slash commands
  • MCP Resources support
  • Parallel agent execution
  • Supports GPT-4.1, GPT-4o, Claude 3.5 Sonnet, Gemini 2.5 Pro
  • Built on VS Code (supports all extensions)
  • Privacy mode (Zero data retention)
  • Codebase indexing for context
  • Natural language terminal

Use Cases

  • Building full-stack applications from scratch
  • Refactoring complex codebases
  • Debugging errors with AI context
  • Learning new languages or frameworks
  • Accelerating daily coding workflows

Technical Details

Languages

All languages supported by VS Code

AI Models

GPT-4oGPT-4.1Claude 3.5 SonnetGemini 2.5 Proo1-mini

Integrations

VS Code ExtensionsGitHubTerminalgit worktrees

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cursor?

Cursor is an AI-powered code editor built on a fork of VS Code. It lets you write, edit, and chat about your code with frontier AI models like GPT-4.1, Claude 3.5 Sonnet, and Gemini 2.5 Pro. Cursor integrates AI directly into the editor with features like Tab (autocomplete), Composer (multi-file editing), and Agent (autonomous tasks), enabling a flow state where you can build software faster than ever before.

How much does Cursor cost?

Cursor offers freemium pricing. Plans include: Hobby: $0/month, Pro: $20/month, Pro+: $60/month, Ultra: $200/month, Teams: $40/user/month.

What programming languages does Cursor support?

Cursor supports 1+ programming languages including All languages supported by VS Code.

What AI models does Cursor use?

Cursor is powered by GPT-4o, GPT-4.1, Claude 3.5 Sonnet, Gemini 2.5 Pro, o1-mini.

What platforms does Cursor support?

Cursor is available on macOS, Windows, Linux.

What can Cursor do?

Cursor provides code completion, code generation, debugging, AI chat, agentic/autonomous mode. Key features include: Cursor Tab (Next-gen Autocomplete), Cursor Composer (Multi-file editing), Cursor Agent (Autonomous coding).

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Pricing

Hobby

$0/month
  • One-week Pro trial
  • Limited Agent requests
  • Limited Tab completions

Pro

$20/month
  • Higher included Tab/Agent usage
  • On-demand usage billed at model rates
  • Max Mode access where available

Pro+

$60/month
  • Everything in Pro
  • More fast Agent usage
  • Priority access to new features

Ultra

$200/month
  • Everything in Pro+
  • Highest included usage for heavy Agent workflows
  • Top priority routing

Teams

$40/user/month
  • Everything in Pro
  • Centralized billing
  • Admin dashboard
  • Privacy Mode enforcement
  • SAML/OIDC SSO

Company

Name
Anysphere
Founded
2022
Location
San Francisco, CA

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