Cursor
VS Code fork with AI built into the editing flow.
Editor based on VS Code with chat, multi-file editing and AI agents inside the editor. Keeps VS Code extensions and shortcuts.
When to use
When you want AI built into the editor (chat, multi-file editing) while keeping the VS Code experience.
When to avoid
If company policy restricts sending code to AI services, or you don't want to pay for heavy usage.
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