Cursor
The AI-first code editor.
What is Cursor?
Cursor is a fork of VS Code rebuilt around AI, offering agentic edits across your whole codebase, chat with your repo and fast multi-file refactors. It is one of the fastest-growing developer tools.
Pros
- Whole-codebase context
- Powerful agent mode
Cons
- Heavier than a plugin
Is Cursor worth it?
Cursor is a strong pick in the ai coding space, especially given its freemium pricing. If it fits your workflow, start with its lowest tier and upgrade only once you hit a real limit. Not quite right? Check the alternatives below.