How to use Cursor
Install the desktop editor or open an existing VS Code workspace, then use the inline-edit shortcut for quick changes and the chat panel for the agent. Point the agent at a task and it plans, edits multiple files, and runs terminal commands with your approval. Pick your model per request and lean on tab completion for line-level work.
Best for
Whole-codebase edits and refactors through the agent. Fast multi-line autocomplete that predicts your next edit. Switching between frontier models in one editor.
How it behaves
A desktop IDE, not browser-based, that runs frontier models from several providers plus its own model. It has an agent mode, background agents, and code review, and bills on a per-plan credit pool.
Tips
Use tab completion for line-level work and the agent for multi-file tasks. Pick the model per request to balance cost and quality. Approve terminal commands as it runs.
Pricing
Free hobby tier. Pro is $20/mo, Pro+ is $60/mo, and Ultra is $200/mo for heavy use, with Teams at $40 per user.