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An AI-native code editor that integrates advanced AI capabilities like chat, code generation, and debugging directly into the coding workflow.

Price: Freemium

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Description
Cursor is a code editor built from the ground up with AI in mind, offering features like AI-powered chat, code generation, debugging assistance, and code transformation. It's designed for developers who want to leverage the full power of AI to write, understand, and debug code more efficiently. Cursor distinguishes itself by integrating AI deeply into the editor's core functionalities, allowing users to interact with their codebase conversationally, ask questions about code, generate new files, or even fix bugs directly through AI prompts, going beyond simple code completion to offer a truly intelligent coding environment.

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How to Use
1.Download and install the Cursor editor on your operating system.
2.Open your project folder in Cursor, similar to other code editors.
3.Use the built-in AI chat to ask questions about your code, generate new functions, or refactor existing parts.
4.Select code and press `Cmd/Ctrl + K` to open an AI prompt for quick edits, explanations, or transformations.
5.Leverage inline suggestions for code completion as you type, driven by advanced AI models.
6.Utilize AI for debugging by asking it to analyze error messages or suggest fixes for identified issues.
Use Cases
AI-powered code editingConversational code generationCode debugging with AICode explanationRefactoring codeGenerating new files from scratch
Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Deep integration of AI into the editor workflow.
  • Powerful AI chat for code understanding and generation.
  • Supports debugging and error explanation with AI.
  • Compatible with VS Code extensions.
  • Offers options for local AI model usage for privacy.

Cons

  • Can consume significant system resources with heavy AI usage.
  • Relatively new tool, features and stability are still evolving.
  • Paid plans are required for unlimited or advanced AI model usage.
Pricing
Free Plan: Limited number of AI queries per day
Access to basic AI models (e.g., GPT-3.5)
Basic code editing features
Pro Plan: $20 per month (billed monthly) or $16 per month (billed annually, 20% discount)
Unlimited AI queries
Access to advanced AI models (e.g., GPT-4, Claude)
Faster AI responses, higher context windows
Teams Plan: Contact Sales
All Pro features
Team management, shared knowledge base, enterprise security
Free Trial: A limited free plan is available
Refund Policy: Not explicitly stated, typically subscription-based.
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