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Cursor

CommercialShow HN 2023

The AI-first code editor designed for pair-programming

An AI-powered fork of VS Code that integrates multi-file codebase understanding, tab completions, and prompt-driven edits directly into the editor flow.

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91.3Score
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2,190
Discussers
1,460
positive
92%

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Why Hackers Love It

  • Composer and agent mode can edit across multiple files coherently
  • Seamless compatibility with all VS Code extensions and settings
  • Fast tab autocomplete with deep semantic indexing

Common Concerns & Tradeoffs

  • Proprietary cloud model; usage limits on premium LLM quotas
  • Can lead to dependency on AI for basic code generation
Ideal for: Software engineers wanting the fastest multi-file AI coding assistant.

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@amanrs•3/14/2023
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Thread: Show HN: Cursor – An editor made for programming with AI
“We wanted an editor where the AI has full visibility into your git repo and file tree.”