Cursor has become the favorite code editor for developers who want to leverage AI. Based on VS Code, it offers all the features of Microsoft's editor enhanced with multimodal AI.
What makes Cursor special?
Cursor integrates language models directly into the editor. No need to copy and paste code between ChatGPT and your editor. AI understands your entire project, not just the open file.
You can ask Cursor to modify functions, add tests, or refactor code directly by selecting text and writing instructions in natural language.
Key features
Code completion: Multi-line suggestions that understand your project context. Not just the current line, but the entire function you are trying to write.
Inline chat: Ask about selected code without changing context. "What does this function do?", "Can you optimize this loop?", or "Add types to this code".
Multi-file editing: Cursor can modify several files simultaneously to implement a complete feature. It detects which files need changing and makes the modifications.
AI commands: Predefined actions like "fix lint errors", "add tests", "write docs", or "explain code" that execute common tasks with a single command.
Best practices
Use @file and @folder for specific context. Write clear, specific prompts instead of vague instructions. Always review generated code before accepting it.
Pricing
Cursor has a limited free plan, Pro at $20/month, and Business at $40/month. The Pro version allows unlimited use of GPT-5, Claude 4, and other models.
Cursor is changing the way we code. At Vynta we use Cursor to accelerate our development with AI while maintaining code quality. Contact us if you want to know how we optimize our development workflows.