Is Cursor a code editor or a chat tool?

It is a full code editor with AI chat, autocomplete, and agents integrated into the development workflow.

Can Cursor edit multiple files?

Yes. Agent workflows can inspect a codebase and apply coordinated changes across multiple files.

Can Cursor run terminal commands?

Its agent can use terminal commands as part of supported tasks, with controls and review steps in the editor.

Who is Cursor best for?

Cursor is best for developers who want AI assistance embedded directly in their daily editor and repository workflow.

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AI code editor built around agents, project context, and software development workflows.

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What Cursor does.

Cursor is an AI code editor that combines codebase-aware chat, agentic multi-file changes, terminal access, autocomplete, and cloud agents in a development environment.

Why we selected it

Cursor is one of the clearest examples of AI moving from chat into daily builder tools.

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What Cursor does.

What it can help with.

Codebase-aware assistance

Agentic changes

Inline completion

Cloud agents

Before you open it.

Verify the details.

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