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Cursor

Anysphere's AI-native IDE. Forks VS Code with Cursor Tab inline completion, agentic chat, and background agents. Best 'flow' for inline completion in 2026.

By Fredoline Eruo·Last verified May 6, 2026

Overview

Anysphere's AI-native IDE. Forks VS Code with Cursor Tab inline completion, agentic chat, and background agents. Best 'flow' for inline completion in 2026.

Pros

  • Fast inline completion (Cursor Tab)
  • Familiar VS Code interface
  • Agentic chat lives in the editor
  • Cursor Ultra ($200/mo) for heavy users

Cons

  • Closed source
  • Pricing tiers can surprise heavy users
  • Has had privacy/extension controversies

Compatibility

Operating systems
macOS
Linux
Windows
GPU backends
n/a (uses cloud)
LicenseClosed source · subscription ($20-$200/mo)

Get Cursor

Official site
https://cursor.com

Frequently asked

Is Cursor free?

Cursor has a paid tier (subscription ($20-$200/mo)). Check the pricing page for current terms.

What operating systems does Cursor support?

Cursor supports macOS, Linux, Windows.

Which GPUs work with Cursor?

Cursor supports n/a (uses cloud). CPU-only inference is also possible but slow.

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