Write and refactor code faster with an AI-native editor.
16 days ago
Cursor strips away some of VS Code’s extension ecosystem and deep settings, which is a trade-off. You gain a more coherent AI experience but lose a bit of the infinite tweakability that VS Code offers. For most day-to-day coding, though, the trade is worth it—especially on large TypeScript and Python projects.
6 months ago
When it works, Cursor feels magical. But I’ve also hit several weird bugs—stuck AI requests, context not updating after big git pulls, and occasional freezes. It’s clearly evolving fast. I still keep VS Code installed for emergencies. Early adopters will love it, but conservative teams might want to wait another release cycle.
10 months ago
I’ve tried Copilot inside VS Code, but Cursor feels like it was built around AI from the ground up. The chat understands my whole project and can refactor multiple files in one go. The diff-based suggestions are fantastic—you see exactly what will change before applying. It’s become my main editor for all greenfield work.
