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Cursor

The AI-first code editor

About Cursor

Cursor is a new, AI-native code editor that is essentially a "fork" of VS Code, rebuilt from the ground up to integrate AI into every interaction. While plugins like GitHub Copilot act as add-ons, Cursor indexes your entire local codebase, giving its AI a "God-mode" understanding of your specific project structure, proprietary libraries, and variable names. This allows for features like "Cmd+K," where you can select a file and instruct the AI to "Refactor this to use our new API authentication method," and it will intelligently apply changes across multiple lines. Its "Copilot++" feature predicts your next edit—not just your next word—often completing entire loops or logic blocks instantly. For developers who want the familiarity of VS Code but the raw power of a fully integrated AI assistant, Cursor is the cutting-edge choice.