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Cursor

The AI-first code editor built for productivity

FreemiumFree TierFeaturedAdded Mar 1, 2023

About

Cursor is an AI-powered code editor forked from VS Code that deeply integrates large language models into the development workflow. It features AI-assisted code completion, multi-file editing with natural language instructions, and an embedded chat that understands your entire codebase. Unlike bolt-on AI extensions, Cursor was designed from the ground up to make AI a first-class citizen in the editing experience. It supports bringing your own API keys or using built-in model access with a credit-based system.

Tags

ai-code-editordeveloper-productivityvscode-forkllm-integration

Origin Story

By Michael Truell

The Problem

Existing code editors treated AI as an afterthought plugin rather than a core part of the development experience.

Building It

Founded in 2022, launched publicly in 2023, became the most popular AI code editor by 2025.

What It Means

Proves that rebuilding developer tools around AI creates a fundamentally better experience than adding AI to legacy tools.

The Dream

Make every developer 10x more productive by deeply integrating AI into every aspect of software creation.

Pricing

ModelFreemium
Starting at$20/mo
Free tierAvailable

Hobby plan free with limited completions and agent requests. Pro at $20/mo includes $20 in model credits. Business at $40/user/mo adds admin controls and SAML SSO.

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Developer Tools

Problems Solved

  • Slow Coding Workflow
  • Context Switching Between Ai And Editor
  • Understanding Large Codebases

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