# Cursor

Source: https://docs.fortrabbit.com/integrations/code-editors/cursor
Reviewed: 2026-07-12

> Cursor is developed by Anysphere and was first released in 2023. It is free to download; a paid tier unlocks higher AI usage limits. Because it is built on VS Code, it supports the same extensions, settings, and keybindings — the transition from VS Code is minimal.


[Cursor](https://www.cursor.com) is developed by Anysphere and was first released in 2023. It is free to download; a paid tier unlocks higher AI usage limits. Because it is built on VS Code, it supports the same extensions, settings, and keybindings — the transition from VS Code is minimal.

## AI integration

Cursor offers integrated AI assistance through multiple features: multi-line autocomplete, an inline edit command for code modifications, and a chat panel that accesses codebase-wide context for informed suggestions. Multiple AI model providers are supported, and each feature can be configured independently to use a specific model.

## Performance

Cursor is an Electron application, sharing the same performance profile as VS Code — flexible and extensible, but heavier than a native editor. AI completions add some latency depending on the model and network conditions.

## Privacy

When AI features are active, Cursor sends code context to the configured model provider for processing. A privacy mode is available on paid plans, in which submitted code is not stored or used for training by the model provider. Consult [Cursor's privacy policy](https://cursor.com/privacy) for complete details on data handling practices.

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- [VS Code](/integrations/code-editors/vscode)
- [SSH key setup](/platform/code-access/intro)