Cursor
AI-enhanced code editor for faster development
Introduction
Cursor is an AI-enhanced code editor built on top of VS Code that helps developers write, edit, and understand code more efficiently. It integrates powerful AI capabilities directly into your development environment.
With Cursor, you can:
- Generate code using natural language prompts
- Get AI-powered code completions and suggestions
- Refactor and debug code with AI assistance
- Understand complex codebases more quickly
- Collaborate with team members more effectively
Key Features
AI Chat
Chat with AI about your code directly in the editor. Ask questions, get explanations, and generate code snippets.
Code Generation
Generate code from natural language descriptions or convert comments into functional code.
Intelligent Autocomplete
Get context-aware code completions that understand your codebase and coding style.
Code Explanation
Highlight code and ask the AI to explain what it does, helping you understand unfamiliar codebases.
Getting Started
To start using Cursor, you need to download and install it on your computer. Here's how:
- Visit cursor.sh to download the latest version
- Install Cursor on your computer
- Launch Cursor and sign in or create an account
- Open a project or create a new one
- Start using AI features by pressing Ctrl+K (or Cmd+K on Mac)
