What is Cursor?
The short answer
Cursor is an AI-first code editor built on VS Code that combines autocomplete, chat and an agent that can edit multiple files in a project.
Cursor, explained
It is a popular choice for developers who want AI inside a familiar editor rather than a separate app.
Questions people ask about Cursor
What is Cursor?
Cursor is an AI-first code editor built on VS Code that combines autocomplete, chat and an agent that can edit multiple files in a project.
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