Overview
Cursor is an AI-first code editor by Anysphere. Built as a VS Code fork, it maintains compatibility with existing extensions while offering powerful AI agent features that understand entire codebases. Cursor 3 (April 2, 2026) brought a major redesign centered around agent workflows.
Key Features
Cursor 3 (April 2026)
Major UI redesign centered on agents. Introduces multi-agent management, local-to-cloud handoff, Design Mode (visual UI feedback), automations triggered by external services, and a new Agents Window.
Composer (Agent Mode)
Delegate multi-file editing tasks to the Composer model, which autonomously plans, executes, tests, and iterates across your codebase.
Background Agents
Launch coding tasks on cloud VMs that work asynchronously while you continue editing locally.
BugBot
Automated PR reviewer analyzing code changes with Cursor's AI models.
Design Mode
Annotate and target UI elements directly in an integrated browser, giving agents precise visual feedback for rapid frontend iteration.
Pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Hobby | $0 | Basic features, limited credits |
| Pro | $20 | $20 API usage included |
| Pro+ | $60 | $70 API usage included |
| Ultra | $200 | $400 API usage included |
| Teams | $40/user | Team features, 20% off annual |
Strengths
- ✅ VS Code compatibility — existing extensions work
- ✅ Composer Agent for autonomous multi-file editing
- ✅ Full-repository context
- ✅ Cursor 3 agent-centric UI
- ✅ Background Agents for cloud parallel execution
- ✅ Supports Claude Opus 4.6 / GPT-5.4
Weaknesses
- ❌ Limited free plan
- ❌ Advanced features require expensive Pro+/Ultra
- ❌ Agent execution credits can be unpredictable
Official Resources
- Website: https://cursor.com
- Pricing: https://cursor.com/pricing
- Docs: https://cursor.com/docs
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