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A VS Code fork built from the ground up around AI, offering multi-file editing, codebase-aware chat, and an agent mode that can run terminal commands. Best for developers who want the most polished AI-native editor experience.

AI ToolFree Tier: Starter plan: basic completions freeCompany: AnysphereCategory: Developer ToolsQuick Start: Download Cursor from cursor.com → Import your VS Code settings and extensions → Open a project and press Cmd+K to start an AI edit

Cursor

AI-first code editor with intelligent completions and refactoring

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A VS Code fork built from the ground up around AI, offering multi-file editing, codebase-aware chat, and an agent mode that can run terminal commands. Best for developers who want the most polished AI-native editor experience.

FREE TIER
Starter plan: basic completions free
COMPANY
Anysphere
CATEGORY
Developer Tools › Coding Assistants
PRIVACY
Code sent to cloud; privacy mode on paid tiers
TAGS
codingeditor

QUICK START

Download Cursor from cursor.com → Import your VS Code settings and extensions → Open a project and press Cmd+K to start an AI edit

BEST FOR

  • ▸Solo developers who want the most polished AI-native editor
  • ▸Codebase-aware chat and agent mode in a single UI
  • ▸Teams already paying for frontier model quality

NOT FOR

  • ✕Free-tier-only workflows — premium requests cap fast
  • ✕Privacy-critical code without upgrading to a paid tier

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