Cursor
An AI-first IDE built on VS Code that supports multi-file editing and agentic coding workflows
#Cursor#AI IDE#agentic coding#developer tools
What is Cursor?
Cursor is an AI-first IDE built on top of VS Code.
It is designed to handle continuous coding tasks such as codebase exploration, multi-file edits, and terminal command execution from natural-language instructions.
How is it used?
Developers typically give a goal in chat, and the agent proposes or applies changes across relevant files.
It is often used for rapid prototyping, repetitive refactoring, and fast code navigation.
Why does it matter?
Cursor shifts the focus from "single-line completion" to "task-level automation" inside the IDE.
However, team adoption can be slower when it conflicts with existing editor standards, so many teams start with individual pilots first.
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