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Cursor
The AI-native code editor changing how people ship software.
Cursor playbooks: rules files, Composer vs Chat, agent mode, MCP servers, and how to ship a feature without writing the boilerplate.
Cursor is what VS Code would look like if you designed it around an AI pair from day one. This hub is for developers who already write code and want the editor to shoulder more of it — without giving up control of the file.
We cover the parts that actually move the needle: rules files that keep the AI on-brand for your codebase, Composer vs Chat vs Agent mode for different tasks, MCP servers to give the model real tools, and the small workflow habits that stop AI edits from turning into merge-conflict debt.
If you're picking between Cursor and Lovable, read the head-to-head first. Short version: Cursor for developers who live in an editor, Lovable for builders who'd rather ship by chat.
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Frequently asked about Cursor
›Cursor vs GitHub Copilot — is Cursor really that different?
Copilot is autocomplete plus chat inside your existing editor. Cursor is a full editor built around AI: multi-file edits, agent runs, project-wide rules, and a chat that sees your whole workspace. For serious AI-assisted coding, Cursor is usually the bigger step up.
›What are rules files and do I need them?
Rules files are per-project instructions the model sees on every request — stack, conventions, do-nots, folder layout. They're the single biggest quality unlock. Yes, you need them, even a short one.
›Composer, Chat, or Agent — when to use which?
Chat for questions and small edits. Composer for planned multi-file changes you review before applying. Agent when you're comfortable letting Cursor run its own loop — great for scoped tasks, still worth watching.
›Does Cursor work with existing large codebases?
Yes, and indexing is one of its strengths. Give it good rules files, keep prompts scoped to a feature, and treat every diff like a PR from a fast junior dev.