Cursor is an AI code editor designed to enhance productivity by predicting edits, allowing instant application of code changes, and enabling users to write code using simple instructions. It offers features like Frontier Intelligence for speed and smart functionality, Privacy Mode for secure coding, and easy import of extensions and themes. Additionally, it includes a blog post about the Shadow Workspace for background code iteration.
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Cursor is the best way to code with AI.
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Cursor lets you breeze through changes by predicting
your next edit.
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Get answers from your codebase or refer to files or docs.
Use the model’s code in one click.
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Cursor lets you write code using instructions.
Update entire classes or functions with a simple prompt.
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Intelligent, fast, and familiar, Cursor is the best way to code with AI.
- Frontier IntelligencePowered by a mix of purpose-built and frontier models, Cursor is smart and fast.
- Private and SecureWith Privacy Mode, none of your code is stored or used for training. Cursor is SOC 2 certified.
- Feels FamiliarImport all your extensions, themes, and keybindings in one click.
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Blog
Shadow Workspace: Iterating on Code in the Background
Hidden Electron windows and kernel-level folder proxies to let AIs iterate on code without affecting the user.
Posted by Arvid
23 minutes read.