cursor
Cursor
Cursor is a fork of VS Code customized for AI. It pioneered Tab-to-Complete (Copilot++) and Composer (Multi-file edits). In 2025, it is the leading "AI Native" editor.
When to Use
- Heavy AI Usage: If you copy-paste to ChatGPT 50 times a day, use Cursor.
- Legacy Refactoring: "Rewrite this entire legacy class to use React Hooks" works across multiple files.
- Speed: The "Shadow Workspace" indexing makes AI answers aware of full context instantly.
Core Concepts
Composer (Cmd+I)
A floating window that can edit multiple files simultaneously. "Add a verified field to the User model and update all call sites."
Tab (Copilot++)
Predicts your next cursor movement, not just text. It feels like mind-reading.
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