Cursor
What is Cursor?
Cursor is an AI-powered code editor and development platform for engineers and teams that want to write, review, and ship software faster. It combines AI-Powered Code Assistance, Tab Autocomplete, Cloud Agents, Code Review, Mission Control Interface, Usage analytics, and the Marketplace to reduce context switching. It supports Slack, GitHub, Microsoft Teams, Jira, Trello, GitLab, CLI, and Google Workspace, and is used by Stripe, Brex, OpenAI, NVIDIA, and Y Combinator.
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At a glance
- Cursor is best for software engineers who want AI help across coding, review, and team workflows.
- Free; Individual $20/mo.; Teams $40/user/mo.; Enterprise custom
What does Cursor do?
Cursor is an AI-powered code editor and development platform for engineers and teams that want to write, review, and ship software faster. It combines coding assistance with agent workflows, code review, and cloud-based collaboration so developers can move from idea to implementation with less context switching. Its core capabilities include Agent mode, Tab completion, Plan mode, Debug mode, Cloud Agents, CLI integration, and the Marketplace for plugins and automations. Cursor also supports Slack and GitHub integrations, and its public API lets developers connect it to other applications. The product is used by teams such as Stripe, Brex, and OpenAI, and Cursor says it is trusted by over half of the Fortune 500, used by approximately 40,000 engineers, and backed by SOC 2 certification. It runs on web, Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Why use Cursor?
- Supports both individual coding and enterprise governance in one product.
- Offers cloud agents, plugins, and automations for work beyond local autocomplete.
- Includes team privacy controls, SSO, and SCIM for larger organizations.
- Provides a public API for connecting Cursor to other applications.
- Has a Marketplace with prebuilt integrations like Datadog, Slack, Figma, and Linear.
Who is Cursor for?
- Individual software engineers who want faster autocomplete and AI help while coding.
- Engineering managers who need shared rules, usage visibility, and team-level controls.
- Platform and DevOps teams who want CLI, cloud, and automation support across workflows.
- Security-conscious organizations who need privacy mode, SSO, and audit-friendly admin controls.
What are Cursor's key features?
AI-Powered Code Assistance
Generates code suggestions and real-time improvements from your code context, helping developers move from prompt to implementation faster across large codebases.
Tab Autocomplete
Offers limited or extended tab completions depending on plan, giving inline code predictions that reduce repetitive typing and keep flow inside the editor.
Cloud Agents
Runs agent work in the cloud with shared team context, so teams can delegate tasks and keep progress moving without blocking local machines.
Code Review
Bugbot and the Security review agent help inspect changes before merge, flagging issues and supporting safer pull requests and release workflows.
Mission Control Interface
Provides a central view for in-progress work, review states, and agent activity, helping teams track multiple coding tasks at once.
Integrations
Connects with Slack, GitHub, Microsoft Teams, Jira, Trello, Git, GitLab, CLI, Twilio, Okta, Azure AD, and Google Workspace for workflow context.
Marketplace
Lets teams extend Cursor with plugins and automations, including featured options like Datadog, Slack, Figma, and Linear.
Usage analytics
Shows admin-level usage information and key metrics, giving teams visibility into adoption and model consumption through the Admin Dashboard.
What are Cursor's use cases?
Solo coding with AI
An individual software engineer uses Cursor to draft features faster, using Tab completion and Agent mode to turn prompts into working code. Plan mode helps break down larger tasks before implementation, while Debug mode speeds up fixes when something breaks.
Team workflow automation
An engineering manager uses Cursor to coordinate shared development work, relying on Cloud Agents and Team-wide rules, skills, and automations to keep projects consistent. Usage analytics and the Security review agent help track adoption and reduce risky changes.
Secure enterprise development
A security-conscious organization uses Cursor to standardize AI coding across the company, combining SAML/OIDC SSO, enforced team-level privacy mode, and SCIM seat management. The AI code tracking API and audit logs support governance and internal review.
How does Cursor work?
- Download and install Cursor, then open your first project in the desktop app or supported web environment to begin working in the editor.
- Connect your development workflow with GitHub, Slack, Git, or the CLI so Cursor can read context from the tools your team already uses.
- Choose Agent mode, Tab completion, or Plan mode to start generating code, outlining tasks, and filling in edits from natural-language prompts.
- Use Cloud Agents, Debug mode, and Terminal integration to run work in the background, inspect failures, and keep implementation moving.
- Add Rules, Skills, plugins, or automations from the Marketplace, then monitor adoption and team activity through usage analytics and the Admin Dashboard.
How much does Cursor cost?
Hobby
Free- No credit card required
- Limited Agent requests
- Limited Tab completions
Individual
$20 / mo.- Everything in Hobby
- Extended limits on Agent
- Access to frontier models
- MCPs, skills and hooks
- Cloud agents
- Bugbot on usage-based billing
Teams
$40 / user / mo.- Everything in Individual
- Cloud agents with shared team context
- Team-wide rules, skills and automations
- Security review agent
- SAML/OIDC SSO + enforced team-level privacy mode
- Team plugin marketplace
- Usage analytics
- Centralized team billing
Enterprise
Custom- Everything in Teams
- Pooled usage
- Invoice/PO billing
- SCIM seat management
- AI code tracking API and audit logs
- Granular admin and model controls
- Priority support and account management
- Bugbot on custom plan
Frequently asked questions
What platforms does Cursor support?
Cursor supports web, Linux, macOS, and Windows. That makes it usable across common developer setups, whether you work in a browser or on a desktop machine.
Is there a free version of Cursor?
Yes. Cursor offers a free Hobby plan with no credit card required, plus limited Agent requests and limited Tab completions so you can try the product before upgrading.
Does Cursor have an API?
Yes. Cursor offers a public API for developers who want to integrate it with other applications. The API note on the site points to developer-facing integration rather than a closed internal-only interface.
Can Cursor connect to my existing tools?
Yes. Cursor supports integrations such as Slack and GitHub, and its Marketplace also features tools like Datadog, Figma, and Linear. That makes it easier to bring code, chat, and issue context into one workflow.
How does Cursor handle privacy and security?
Cursor supports privacy mode, which can be enabled in settings or by a team admin. When enabled, code data is never stored by model providers or used for training. Enterprise pricing also includes SAML/OIDC SSO, SCIM seat management, audit logs, and granular admin controls.
Can teams manage Cursor centrally?
Yes. The Teams and Enterprise plans include centralized billing, usage analytics, shared team context, and admin controls. Enterprise adds pooled usage, invoice or PO billing, SCIM seat management, and an AI code tracking API.
What plan should a team choose?
Cursor recommends Teams for professionals collaborating with others, and Enterprise for larger organizations that need invoicing, pooled usage, or advanced security. Individual users who code daily with agents are pointed toward Pro+ or Ultra in the FAQ.
Editor's read
Check whether your team needs SAML/OIDC SSO, enforced privacy mode, or SCIM seat management, since those controls appear on Teams and Enterprise. If audit logs and the AI code tracking API matter, verify the Enterprise path before committing.
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