An extension for using Cursor in Visual Studio Code. - GitHub - Helixform/CodeCursor: An extension for using Cursor in Visual Studio Code.

March 28, 2025 - This integration eliminates the ... To bring Cursor AI’s capabilities into your VS Code environment, you can use the CodeCursor extension....

This element contains an interactive demo for sighted users showing multiple Cursor interfaces: the IDE with AI-powered coding assistance, the CLI with command-line assistance.

July 21, 2025 - VSCode offers GitHub Copilot instructions when adding a new cell to your notebook, this is not available using Cursor. Although AI-assistance is available, it is more difficult as the user has to use Ctrl/⌘ + K to begin writing their prompt.

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October 17, 2025 - From an integration perspective, Cursor AI offers significant customization within its standalone VSCode-based environment, potentially enhancing workflow for some users.

June 9, 2025 - Cursor’s AI chat, multi-model support (including GPT-4), and context-aware assistance are available natively, whereas VSCode users must install and configure third-party extensions to access similar capabilities.

Cursor is based upon the VS Code codebase, allowing us to focus on making the best AI-powered coding experience while maintaining a familiar editing environment.

September 24, 2024 - Despite being a fork of VS Code, Cursor extensions support the full VS Code plugin ecosystem, meaning it can utilize existing VS Code extensions like Pieces, while offering features specifically designed to enhance developer workflows with AI.

January 18, 2025 - Cursor’s mission is to develop an IDE heavily integrated with artificial intelligence (AI) capable of being an order of magnitude more effective than any one programmer. By preserving VSCode’s familiar interface and comprehensive extension ecosystem, Cursor lowers developers’ adoption barriers, making the transition to an AI-powered IDE feel like a natural, seamless upgrade rather than a disruptive technological change.

November 30, 2024 - While the standard SourceKit autocomplete works, Cursor has its own AI-based autocompletion that can predict your next edit.

August 26, 2024 - Cursor AI is built on Visual Studio Code but supercharged with AI.

November 22, 2024 - Cursor allows users to refactor their code using prompts with he suggestions from AI being presented much like merge conflicts alongside your existing code for you to accept or reject.

Cursor is excellent for working on open-source or large legacy projects. Its global search, repo understanding, and multi-language support make it easier to onboard quickly and contribute meaningfully.

June 6, 2025 - It's a fork of VSCode, so you can use the TS plugin of VIM that MS made inside VSCode. ... A senior at work, a beginner at heart. ... VSC does not really sound convincing to me. ... I love coding, 3D designing, and listening to music. I'm currently a fanatic about Rust, TypeScript, and Next.js. Christian, Coder, Creator ... A senior at work, a beginner at heart. ... (And towards Cursor: 5. AI, I mean my employer would not like me sending all our code to a random company out there)

November 22, 2024 - The biggest drawback for me is that Cursor is a paid product. Usually, I don't mind paying for products I find valuable. But considering it's a fork of VS Code, which is open-source and free, it feels weird. Maybe it's just me. Thankfully, there is a free tier. And even better, you can use your OpenAI API key, which is what I'm doing. It's important to mention that you can pay more when using your OpenAPI key. Especially, if you use the AI features heavily.

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