Cursor
AI-first code editor built on VS Code with deep codebase understanding and inline AI assistance.
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Overview
Cursor is the leading AI-native code editor, forked from VS Code but rebuilt from the ground up for AI-first development. It provides contextual code generation, multi-file editing via its Composer feature, and deep codebase understanding through automatic indexing. For product managers venturing into vibe coding, Cursor offers the most natural transition from writing PRDs to building functional prototypes, especially when you already have a codebase to iterate on.
Key Features
- AI-powered autocomplete and code generation
- Composer for multi-file editing from natural language
- Codebase indexing for contextual awareness
- Inline chat for explaining or modifying code
- Built on VS Code with full extension support
- Support for multiple AI models (GPT-4, Claude, etc.)
Prompt Tips for Cursor
- Start by describing the full project context: tech stack, file structure, and what you are building
- Use Composer for multi-file changes - describe the feature you want across all files
- Reference specific files with @filename for targeted edits
- Break complex features into step-by-step instructions rather than one massive prompt
- Always include acceptance criteria from your PRD to guide the output
Getting Started
- 1Download Cursor from cursor.com and open your project folder
- 2Let Cursor index your codebase for full context awareness
- 3Open Composer (Cmd+K) and paste your PRD section
- 4Review the generated code, iterate with follow-up prompts
- 5Use inline chat (Cmd+L) for targeted changes to specific functions