Cursor

Cursor is an AI-native code editor developed by Anysphere that combines a modern programming environment with AI features designed to help developers understand, write, and modify software. Its AI is integrated directly into the editor, allowing developers to ask questions about their codebase, generate and edit code, make changes across multiple files, and receive context-aware suggestions while working on a project. Cursor is built around the idea of keeping AI assistance inside the coding environment so developers can move from an idea or instruction to an implementation without constantly switching between separate tools.

One of Cursor's defining characteristics is its ability to work with the broader context of a project rather than treating every request as an isolated code snippet. Its agentic workflow can inspect a codebase, determine which files need to change, implement features, refactor existing code, troubleshoot errors, and perform multi-step development tasks based on natural-language instructions. Cursor also provides features such as code completion, inline editing, codebase search, terminal integration, and support for different AI models, making it particularly useful for developers who want an AI-assisted editor for building and maintaining real-world applications.