Cursor
VS Code with an AI agent
freemiumDevelopment
Cursor is a VS Code fork with deeply integrated AI: the agent edits multiple files at once, runs terminal commands, and uses the whole repository as context. All VS Code extensions and settings migrate in one click. The free tier limits top-model requests.
// Install
Your MacHomebrew in /opt/homebrew
brew install --cask cursor// What it is for
- A VS Code fork: settings, themes, and extensions carry over on first launch
- The AI sees the whole project as context, not just the open file
- Edits arrive as a diff you can accept or reject piece by piece
- Codebase chat answers with links to specific files and lines
// Common questions
Do I have to pay for it?
There is a free tier with a limited number of model requests. The paid plan lifts the limits and unlocks stronger models — the free allowance goes quickly if you lean on AI all day.
Does my code go to the cloud?
Yes, model requests are sent to their servers. A privacy mode stops your code being retained for training, but the transfer itself still happens — worth clearing with your company policy.
