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Cursor
Cursor is a desktop development tool with an AI coding agent. It can read project files, explain a codebase, make requested edits, and support a workflow of reviewing diffs and running project checks.
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About this product
Cursor brings an AI coding agent into project development. Its repository context makes it useful when you already have code and want to investigate or change it in manageable steps.
Key Features
- Agent searches a repository and reads relevant files to explain entry points, modules, and project structure.
- Request edits and inspect their diff; Plan Mode can research and plan larger tasks.
Use cases
- Locate relevant project modules before requesting a bounded fix
- Review the changes for a feature and run the existing project checks
Who it is for
- Developers maintaining an existing repository
- Teams reviewing agent-generated code changes
Requirements
- Install a client for your operating system and select the project folder to work on.
Quick Start
- Install Cursor, sign in, and open a project folder.
- Open Agent with Cmd I or Ctrl I, ask for a codebase explanation, then request one specific change.
- Review the diff and run the project’s existing tests or build.
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Product information
- Type
- Desktop app
- Platforms
- macOS · Windows · Linux
Sources
Source review: 2026-11-07
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