Cursor
Cursor is a proprietary IDE plug-in for AI-assisted coding, built by Anysphere (released 2023-03). Cursor integrates with 7 verified models, including Claude Sonnet 4.6, Claude Opus 4.6, and Grok 4.1. Pricing starts at Freemium; Pro at $20/mo. It runs as an extension in VS Code and JetBrains IDEs, pairing editor context with chat, completions, multi-file edits, and code review workflows for daily development.
Overview
AI-first code editor (fork of VS Code) with agentic capabilities including multi-file edits, codebase-aware completions, and an agent mode for autonomous task execution.
Featured Model Specs
| Model | Lab | Released | Context | Reasoning | Open source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Sonnet 4.6 | Anthropic | 2026-02-17 | 1M | Yes | No |
| Claude Opus 4.6 | Anthropic | 2026-02-05 | 1M | Yes | No |
| Grok 4.1 | xAI | 2025-11-17 | 2M | Yes | No |
| Gemini 2.5 Pro | Google DeepMind | 2025-06-17 | 1M | No | No |
| GPT-4.1 | OpenAI | 2025-04-01 | 1M | No | No |
Model Compatibility Matrix
| Model | Lab | Default | Access tier | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Sonnet 4.6 | Anthropic | Yes | Pro | Default model in Auto mode |
| Claude Opus 4.6 | Anthropic | No | Pro | Available via credit balance |
| Grok 4.1 | xAI | No | Pro+ | — |
| Gemini 2.5 Pro | Google DeepMind | No | Pro | — |
| GPT-4.1 | OpenAI | No | Pro | — |
| DeepSeek R1 | DeepSeek | No | Pro | — |
| GPT-4o (2024-11-20) | OpenAI | No | Pro | — |
Underlying Models
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FAQ
What is Cursor?
Cursor is a proprietary IDE plug-in for AI-assisted coding, built by Anysphere (released 2023-03). It runs as an extension in VS Code and JetBrains IDEs, pairing editor context with chat, completions, multi-file edits, and code review workflows for daily development. It is primarily used for pair programming, code review, and repository-aware edits inside an editor.
What models does Cursor support?
Cursor runs Claude Sonnet 4.6, Claude Opus 4.6, Grok 4.1, Gemini 2.5 Pro, GPT-4.1, and 2 more.
How much does Cursor cost?
Cursor costs Freemium; Pro at $20/mo.
Is Cursor open source?
No, Cursor is a proprietary IDE plug-in.
What are alternatives to Cursor?
Alternatives include Windsurf, Zed, and JetBrains AI Assistant.
When was Cursor released?
Cursor was released in 2023-03.