Cursor
AI-first editor with rules, MCP, and agent workflows.
Type: IDE / CLI / agent
Best for: Daily coding inside the editor
Official docs: https://cursor.com/docs
Last verified: 2026-07-12
Status: Needs verification
Quick Start
Install Cursor from the official site and open a repository.
Installation
macOS
Use the official installer or CLI installation docs.
Windows
Use the official installer or CLI installation docs.
Linux
Use the official installer or CLI installation docs.
WSL
Needs verification for the exact preferred WSL workflow.
Authentication
Sign in through the app or official CLI flow.
Basic Commands
Needs verification for the exact standardized CLI bootstrap syntax to publish broadly.
Intermediate Commands
- use Rules and MCP configuration from official docs
Advanced Commands
- headless CLI
- subagents
Project Configuration
.cursor/rules
Instruction Files
.cursor/rules/*- optional
AGENTS.md
Models and Versions
- check the current model list in Cursor
Permissions and Security
- review terminal and MCP access
MCP / Integrations
Official docs confirm MCP support.
Common Workflows
- AI-first IDE coding
Team Best Practices
- keep rules short and stable
Troubleshooting
- re-check official CLI docs before automating installation
When to Use
- editor-centric teams
When Not to Use
- when the team requires a strictly verified CLI-only path