# Cursor

> AI-first code editor for faster development

Cursor is an AI-first code editor built on VS Code that understands entire codebases and can plan and implement changes across many files. Its agentic workflow includes Plan Mode (it asks clarifying questions and drafts a plan before executing), Background Agents (run tasks asynchronously and in parallel), BugBot (automated pull-request review that flags bugs), Memories (persistent project knowledge recalled across sessions), and Max Mode for frontier-model access. All VS Code extensions and keybindings are supported.

## Quick facts

- Categories: Code Assistant, Developer Tools
- Pricing: Freemium (free plan + paid tiers)
- Free plan: Yes
- Official site: https://cursor.sh
- Last checked: 2026-10-21

## Key features

- Background Agents — async/parallel task execution
- BugBot — automated PR review
- Plan Mode — clarify then execute
- Memories — persistent project knowledge
- Max Mode — frontier-model access
- Multi-file, whole-codebase understanding
- Built on VS Code — extensions supported

## Use cases

- Accelerating daily coding with AI
- Refactoring large codebases
- Understanding unfamiliar code
- Generating boilerplate code
- Code review with AI assistance

## Links

- Nextool.ai page: https://nextool.ai/tools/cursor/
- Alternatives: https://nextool.ai/alternatives/cursor/

Source: Nextool.ai (https://nextool.ai/tools/cursor/). Pricing and features change; confirm on the provider's site before relying on them.