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Cursor

AI-first code editor built on VS Code. Features AI chat, code generation, and intelligent editing.

Research lensFull IDE experience, code refactoring, chat
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What the previous review highlighted

Cursor is a revolutionary AI-first code editor that reimagines the development experience. Built on VS Code's foundation, it adds powerful AI capabilities including multi-file editing, codebase-aware chat, and intelligent code generation. It's quickly become the preferred tool for developers who want deep AI integration in their workflow.

Previously noted strengths

Full VS Code compatibility
Codebase-aware AI
Multi-file editing
Excellent for refactoring
Fast and responsive

Previously noted limitations

Resource intensive
Learning curve for AI features
Newer with less community support
Can be expensive for teams

Feature checklist to verify

AI chat with codebase context
Multi-file editing
Code generation from description
Intelligent autocomplete
Inline editing
Terminal integration
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