Cursor
AI coding agent and editor that plans, writes and reviews code on the desktop, in the terminal and in the cloud.
Cursor is an AI coding agent and editor. Cursor is used by describing a development task in plain language; the agent then explores the codebase, proposes a plan and makes the changes for review. Cursor runs as a desktop app, a terminal CLI and cloud agents, connects to Slack and GitHub, and has a free Hobby plan.
Best for Developers and engineering teams who want to delegate implementation and review work to agents while keeping control of the decisions.
- Platforms
- macOS, Web, MCP
- Pricing model
- Freemium
- Free plan
- Yes
- Made by
- Anysphere, Inc.
- Added
Last verified: . Information taken from cursor.com.
What is Cursor?
Cursor is an AI coding agent delivered as a desktop editor, a command-line tool and cloud-hosted agents. A developer describes a task, and the agent reads the codebase, drafts a plan, edits files and reports back for review. Cloud agents run on their own machines, so several can work in parallel, test what they build and return a recorded walkthrough. The same agent can be reached from Slack, and Bugbot reviews pull requests on GitHub. Users pick the model per task from providers including OpenAI, Anthropic and Gemini, or use Cursor's own Composer model. Further pieces include automations, a marketplace for rules, skills and plugins, MCP support and a mobile surface. Plans are Hobby, Individual, Teams and Enterprise, with a privacy mode that keeps code out of training. The legal entity named in the footer is Anysphere, Inc.
Key Features
Agent in the Editor
Takes a written request, produces a plan with tasks, and makes the code changes for you to accept or revise.
Cloud Agents
Run remotely in parallel on separate machines, building and testing features end to end before handing over a summary.
Cursor CLI
Brings the agent to the terminal, installed with a single shell command.
Model Choice
Lets you select among models from several AI labs or leave selection on Auto.
Bugbot Code Review
Performs agentic reviews of pull requests in GitHub, billed by usage on individual plans.
Team Controls
Adds central billing, usage analytics, team-wide privacy mode, SAML or OIDC single sign-on and a shared internal marketplace.
Screenshots
Use Cases
- Implementing a Feature from a Spec
- Attach a requirements document and have the agent plan and build it.
- Parallel Background Tasks
- Send several fixes to cloud agents while continuing other work.
- Fixes Requested in Slack
- Mention the agent in a channel and receive a pull request.
- Pull Request Review
- Have Bugbot inspect incoming changes before a human approves.
- Targeted Inline Edits
- Change a selected block of code with a short instruction.
Things to know
- Usage-based overage
- Plans come with a fixed allowance of model usage; anything used on demand beyond it is charged afterwards.
- Taxes extra
- Listed prices exclude applicable taxes.
- Direct sales only
- Subscriptions bought from resellers are treated as unauthorised and may be suspended.
- Privacy mode is a setting
- Code is excluded from training when privacy mode is enabled by the user or a team admin.
FAQs
What is Cursor?
Cursor is an AI coding agent and code editor. It plans and writes code from natural-language requests in a desktop app, a CLI and cloud-based agents.
What is Cursor used for?
Cursor is used to build features, fix bugs, review pull requests and automate development tasks by delegating them to AI agents.
Is Cursor free?
Yes, Cursor has a free Hobby plan that needs no credit card and includes limited Agent requests. Paid Individual, Teams and Enterprise plans raise the limits.
How much does Cursor cost?
Cursor lists Hobby, Individual (Pro, Pro+ and Ultra), Teams and Enterprise plans. Figures are not given here because the currency could not be confirmed; see the official pricing page.
Which AI models does Cursor support?
Cursor lets you choose models from OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini and SpaceXAI, as well as its own Composer model.
Does Cursor train on my code?
Not when privacy mode is on. Cursor says that with privacy mode enabled, neither Cursor nor its model providers train on your code.
Does Cursor have a command-line tool?
Yes. Cursor offers a CLI that runs the agent in a terminal, alongside the desktop app and Slack integration.
Can I buy Cursor from a reseller?
No. Cursor states that subscriptions are sold only through cursor.com and that it does not authorise third-party sellers.
Who it's for
- Software engineers
- Engineering teams
- Startups
- Enterprises
- Students
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