C
Cursor
IDE
The AI-first code editor that understands your codebase
AI-first code editor built on VS Code with native AI integration for code completion, chat, and codebase understanding.
7
Key Features
5 min
Setup Time
3
Use Cases
5
Pitfalls to Know
Key Features
Native AI integration with GPT-4 and Claude
VS Code compatible extensions
Codebase-aware completions
Multi-file editing with Composer
Built-in chat interface
Tab completion with context
Code generation from natural language
Common Pitfalls
Can over-rely on AI suggestions without review
May generate code that doesn't follow project patterns
Subscription cost adds up for solo builders
Context window limits on large codebases
AI may suggest outdated patterns
Popular Use Cases
Full-Stack Web Development
Build Next.js, React, or Vue applications with AI-assisted coding and multi-file editing.
Next.js + TypeScript + Tailwind
API Development
Create REST or GraphQL APIs with AI-generated boilerplate and type definitions.
Express + PostgreSQL
Code Refactoring
Use Composer for large-scale refactoring across multiple files with AI guidance.
Any codebase
Ready to Build with Cursor?
Start monitoring your Cursor projects with ActsAsGeek and never miss an issue again.