What is Cursor?
A code editor built around AI chat and edits across a whole codebase.
Key features
- Codebase-aware chat
- Multi-file edits
- Model choice
Best for
- Refactoring
- Navigating large codebases
- Prototyping
Strengths
- Deep editor integration
- Works across many files
Watch-outs
- Changes must be reviewed
- Learning curve for agent features
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