Cursor
The AI-first code editor built on VS Code. Cursor integrates AI deeply into the editing experience with inline generation, chat, and codebase-aware suggestions.
What is Cursor?
Cursor is an AI-powered code editor built as a fork of VS Code, designed from the ground up to integrate AI into every aspect of the coding experience. Unlike bolt-on AI plugins, Cursor makes AI a first-class citizen with inline editing, codebase-wide understanding, and natural language commands.
Key Features
- Tab Completion — AI predicts your next edit, not just the next token
- Inline Editing — Select code and describe changes in natural language
- Codebase Context — AI understands your entire project, not just the current file
- Chat — Ask questions about your codebase and get contextual answers
- Composer — Multi-file editing with a single natural language instruction
- VS Code Compatible — All your VS Code extensions, themes, and settings work
Why We Recommend It
Cursor represents the next evolution of code editors. The AI integration is not an afterthought — it is the core product. The tab completion predicts multi-line edits, the inline editing understands context, and the chat can reference your entire codebase. If VS Code + Copilot is good, Cursor is the next level.
Pricing
Free hobby plan with limited AI usage. Pro plan at $20/month for unlimited completions and 500 fast requests. Business at $40/user/month.
Best For
Software developers who want AI deeply integrated into their editor, not as a sidebar but as a core part of the editing experience.