Cursor

Code Development

Code Editors & IDEs

AI-first code editor built on VS Code with agentic capabilities. Cmd+K for inline editing, Tab for autocomplete, and AI chat that understands your entire codebase. Multi-file editing with context awareness.

Why Use Cursor

Leading AI code editor with excellent debugging focus. Codebase-aware AI understands project context. Fast, responsive interface loved by developers. Strong for iterative development and bug fixing workflows.

Use Cases for Builders

Practical ways to use Cursor in your workflow

Refactor components across multiple files with Cmd+K
Debug issues by asking AI about error messages and stack traces
Generate unit tests for existing functions automatically
Add new features with inline prompts in natural language
Navigate large codebases by asking AI where functionality lives

Similar Tools

Other tools in similar categories or from Cursor

Code Development

Self-proclaimed 'first agentic IDE' with Cascade technology for deep codebase awareness. Agentic by default—automatically indexes code, runs commands, and handles multi-file tasks without manual context. Named a Leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for AI Code Assistants.

Code Development

Next-generation code editor built in Rust for extreme performance and real-time collaboration. Lightning-fast with GPU acceleration. Native AI integration with multiple model support, inline assistant, and agentic editing. Built-in screen sharing, teammate chat, and multibuffer editing across files.

Code Development

Industry-standard AI coding assistant with 1.3M+ paid users. Now includes agentic Copilot Agent that autonomously executes GitHub issues in Actions-powered environments. Multi-model support: GPT-4.1, GPT-5, GPT-5 mini, GPT-5-Codex, Claude Sonnet 4.5, Claude Opus 4.1, Claude Haiku 4.5, Gemini 2.5 Pro.

Code Development

Open-source autonomous coding agent for VS Code with 1M+ installs. Dual Plan and Act modes—devises step-by-step plans then executes them. Handles complex multi-file tasks with approval system for safety.

Try Cursor

Start using this tool to enhance your workflow