Cursor

Cursor is an advanced code editor built as a fork of Visual Studio Code, integrating powerful AI features directly into the development environment. It offers context-aware code completion, the ability to write and modify code using plain English, and real-time error detection. Cursor indexes your entire codebase for instant Q&A, supports smart refactoring, and can generate documentation automatically. With features like agent mode for automating complex tasks, web search integration, and compatibility with VS Code extensions, Cursor acts as a smart coding companion for developers seeking efficiency and innovation.

Cursor competes most directly with Windsurf and pairs naturally with terminal-first agents like Claude Code.