Cursor — AI-Powered IDE
Complete guide to Cursor, the AI-powered code editor. Covers prompt engineering, .cursorrules, agent mode, composer, and best practices for AI-assisted development.
Cursor — AI-Powered IDE
Cursor is an AI-powered code editor built on VS Code. It features tab completions, inline editing, agent mode, and a composer for multi-file edits — making it the most popular AI IDE for professional developers.
Navigation
- Prompt Engineering in Cursor — Write effective prompts for Agent mode, Composer, and inline editing
- Configuration & Rules — Master .cursorrules, project settings, and customize Cursor for your workflow
Quick Start
Download Cursor from cursor.com. It imports your VS Code settings, extensions, and keybindings automatically.
Key Features
- Tab completions — AI-powered code suggestions as you type
- Inline editing — Select code and ask Cursor to edit it in-place
- Agent mode — Autonomous multi-file editing with terminal access
- Composer — Multi-file code generation with context awareness
- .cursorrules — Project-specific instructions and conventions
- Pricing — $20/mo Pro, free tier available
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