Overview
Cursor is an AI-first code editor built as a fork of VS Code. Unlike Copilot which is a plugin, Cursor rebuilds the editor experience around AI assistance from the ground up.
What We Tested
We migrated a mid-size TypeScript project to Cursor and used it as our primary editor for two weeks.
Performance
Cursor's codebase-aware chat is genuinely transformative. Being able to ask questions about your entire repo and make multi-file edits from a single prompt changes how you code.
Pricing
Free tier with limited usage. Pro is $20/month with GPT-4o and Claude access.
Verdict
Cursor represents the next evolution of the IDE. For developers willing to adapt their workflow, it delivers a meaningful productivity leap.