# Cursor

> AI-first code editor that writes, edits and explains code across a project.

Source: https://trustkite.com/review/cursor/
Last updated: 2026-10-24

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## About Cursor

Cursor is an AI-first code editor built on the same foundation as VS Code, so existing extensions and settings carry over. It understands your whole project and can autocomplete multiple lines, answer questions about the codebase and make coordinated changes across many files.

Its agent mode can plan and carry out larger tasks, run terminal commands and fix errors, and background agents can work on tasks in parallel. Cursor lets you choose between models from several AI labs. A free tier is available, with paid plans for heavier use and teams.

## Key facts

- Made by: Anysphere
- Company founded: 2022
- Based in: United States
- Category: AI Coding
- Pricing: Free plan + paid plans
- Available on: Windows, macOS, Linux
- Website: cursor.com

## Key features

- Codebase-aware chat and edits
- Multi-line autocomplete
- Agent mode for larger tasks
- Background agents
- Choice of AI models
- VS Code extension compatibility

## Best for

- Professional developers
- Startups shipping fast
- Developers moving from VS Code

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- [OpenAI Codex](https://trustkite.com/review/openai-codex/): OpenAI's coding agent for writing features, fixing bugs and reviewing code.
- [Devin](https://trustkite.com/review/devin/): Cognition's autonomous AI software engineer.
- [Jules](https://trustkite.com/review/jules/): Google's asynchronous coding agent that works on GitHub repositories.
- [Kiro](https://trustkite.com/review/kiro/): AWS's agentic IDE that turns specs into working code.

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