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Cursor
codingThe AI-first code editor
What is Cursor?
Cursor is a VS Code fork with deeply integrated AI capabilities. It offers AI code completion, chat-based editing, multi-file refactoring, and codebase-aware assistance.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Best-in-class AI code completion
- Understands full codebase context
- Familiar VS Code interface
- Excellent multi-file editing
Cons
- VS Code fork (not standalone)
- Fast request limits on Pro
- Can be resource-heavy
- Privacy concerns with code indexing
Key Features
✓AI code completion (Tab)
✓Chat-based code editing
✓Multi-file refactoring
✓Codebase indexing & search
✓Inline code generation
✓Terminal command AI
✓VS Code extension support
✓Privacy mode
✓Custom AI model selection
✓Git integration
Best For
Code writing and completionBug fixing and debuggingCode refactoringDocumentation generationTest writingLearning new frameworks
Cursor Pricing
Recommended
Pro
$16/mo$20
- Unlimited completions
- 500 fast requests/month
- 10 slow requests/day
- Max mode
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Last updated: 2026-02-01. Affiliate links may earn us a commission.