Cursor

Cursor is an AI-powered code editor that enhances software engineers' productivity by integrating generative AI features directly into the coding environment. Developed by Anysphere, Cursor aims to streamline the software development process through a suite of tools that understand project context, assist with code generation, and offer predictive coding suggestions.

Key features:
- Project understanding: Provides answers and suggestions relevant to your repository
- Codebase queries: Enables developers to ask questions about their codebase
- Documentation and file references: Allows direct referencing of documentation, code definitions, and files
- Natural language editing: Supports modifying methods or classes through simple prompts
- Code generation: Generates code from scratch based on instructions
- Predictive coding with Copilot++: Predicts the developer's next move by suggesting mid-line completions and entire diffs

How it works:
Cursor operates as a web app, providing a seamless interface for software development. Users interact with the platform primarily through natural language prompts, enabling them to generate code, make edits, and query their codebase efficiently. Copilot++ further enhances this interaction by predicting and suggesting subsequent code edits based on the developer's recent changes.

Integrations:
Cursor is built as a fork of Visual Studio Code (VSCode), allowing for one-click migration of VSCode extensions, themes, and keybindings.

Use of AI:
The generative AI features, particularly the predictive coding capabilities of Copilot++, are likely built on advanced language models, although specific details about the underlying AI model are not provided.

AI foundation model:
Information not provided.

How to access:
Cursor is designed for software developers and will be launched on May 7, 2024, by Anysphere. There is no mention of it being open source, suggesting it is a proprietary software.