Cursor

Cursor is an AI-first code editor built on the VS Code foundation with deeply integrated AI capabilities. It's designed specifically for AI-native development workflows, providing seamless access to AI assistance throughout the coding experience.

Key features include: inline AI code generation and editing, natural language code manipulation ("change this function to..."), codebase-aware context understanding, chat interface for discussing code, and integration with multiple AI models. The editor is designed to make AI assistance feel like a natural extension of coding rather than a separate tool.

For developers transitioning to AI-native workflows, Cursor represents one approach to integrating AI deeply into the development experience. Understanding tools like Cursor (along with alternatives like GitHub Copilot, Cody, and others) helps engineers choose the right setup for their workflow and maximize the benefits of AI-assisted development.