Cursor

Cursor is an AI-first code editor designed to enhance software development efficiency through AI-enabled pair programming. It offers features such as project-specific tailored answers, the ability to ask questions about one’s codebase for guidance on where to start a change or which method to call, and the direct referencing of documentation, code definitions, and files.

Cursor streamlines the coding process by writing low-level logic following user instructions, enabling natural language edits for method or class alterations, and generating code from scratch with simple commands. Its built-in Copilot further predicts the developer’s next move, offering suggestions from mid-line completions to entire diffs aimed at understanding and assisting with swift changes.

Cursor also prioritizes a smooth transition for users migrating from other IDEs like VSCode, providing one-click migration of extensions, themes, and keybindings. It emphasizes privacy with a mode that ensures code remains private, not storing any code on its servers or logs.

With endorsements from developers across the world, Cursor is celebrated for its productivity boosts and its innovative approach to integrating AI into the coding environment.