Cursor is an AI-enhanced code editor designed to help developers move from idea to working software with far less manual effort. It brings modern AI models directly into the editing workflow, allowing you to generate new code, refactor existing logic, fix bugs, explore design options and automate large-scale edits through natural language instructions.
The editor connects to your repository, understands your project structure and tailors suggestions to your files, dependencies and coding patterns. You can highlight sections for rewrite, ask Cursor to implement features, or apply changes across multiple files at once. It supports leading AI models from OpenAI, Anthropic and Google Gemini, and gives developers detailed control over context windows, privacy rules and execution settings.
Cursor also includes practical tools for day-to-day development: integrated terminal access, assistance for tests and debugging, inline explanations and fast autocomplete tuned for real production code. Teams can share prompts, apply custom instructions and use workspace memory to maintain consistent conventions and engineering standards. The editor runs on macOS, Windows and Linux to fit into any professional setup.
Startups and engineering teams use Cursor to accelerate development without compromising code quality. It adapts to existing workflows, keeps developers in control and helps turn specifications into working features significantly faster than traditional editors.