Cursor

What Cursor does

Cursor is an AI-native code editor in the coding category of AI tools, built on the VS Code foundation so it feels immediately familiar. Its standout feature is predictive autocomplete that suggests multi-line edits as you type, anticipating the change you are about to make rather than just finishing a token. Alongside that, a chat panel lets you ask questions about your project in natural language and get answers grounded in your actual files.

The editor indexes your codebase to stay context-aware, and its agent mode can plan and apply changes across many files from a single prompt. Inline edit rewrites selected code on request, making refactors and boilerplate faster.

Who it is for

Cursor targets professional developers and teams who want AI assistance woven directly into their daily editor instead of a separate window. The free tier is enough to try the core experience, while Pro at around $20/mo and Business plans unlock heavier usage and team controls. Because it builds on VS Code, existing extensions and keybindings carry over, keeping the switch low-friction. As with any AI coding tool, generated changes still need review, but Cursor’s tight codebase awareness makes it one of the most capable options available.