When should I use different AI models with Cursor?

Use frontier models like Sonnet 4.5 and GPT-5 for the most complex tasks.

Can you rely on Cursor's autocomplete to reduce typing without causing frequent corrections?

Yes. Autocomplete reduces manual typing and generates accurate code from comments. It works consistently across languages and helps recall syntax, though occasional corrections may still be needed.

Cursor

The AI Code Editor

5.0•737 reviews•

33K followers

The AI Code Editor

5.0•737 reviews•

33K followers

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Built to make you extraordinarily productive, Cursor is the best way to code with AI.

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Cursor Launches

Visual Editor Edit web apps visually in the Cursor Browser

Launched on December 12th, 2025

Cursor 2.0 Our first coding model and new interface for agents

Launched on October 30th, 2025

Cursor 1.7 Agent autocomplete, hooks, and team rules

Launched on October 1st, 2025

Cursor Agents: Browsers & Mobile Work with a powerful coding assistant anywhere

Launched on July 1st, 2025

Cursor 1.0 Cursor is the best way to code with AI

Launched on June 6th, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about Cursor

Q: When should I use different AI models with Cursor?
3mo ago•Development
Use frontier models like Sonnet 4.5 and GPT-5 for the most complex tasks.
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Q: Can you rely on Cursor's autocomplete to reduce typing without causing frequent corrections?
3mo ago•Development
Yes. Autocomplete reduces manual typing and generates accurate code from comments. It works consistently across languages and helps recall syntax, though occasional corrections may still be needed.
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17d ago

Composer 1.5 - Improved reasoning over challenging coding tasks

Three months ago, @Cursor launched Composer 1, their first coding agent, and they just released a new update, introducing 1.5.

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2mo ago

Reverse-engineering Cursor's recent Product Hunt launches

Last month, Cursor launched for the fifth time on Product Hunt in 2025.

The 2024 Product of the Year [1] still hits the charts. They have launched web and mobile agents, a visual editor, and 2.0, consistently ranking in the Top 5 Products of the Day.

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8mo ago

Cursor or Claude Code?

I love @Cursor. It's enabled me to build (vibe code) so many web apps, sites, extensions, and little things quickly that 1. bring me joy and 2. help me with work or realize personal projects.
However... I'm seeing a TON of movement around @Claude by Anthropic's Claude Code. I haven't personally tried it but it's apparently insane (and can also be expensive?)
I'm curious. Should I switch? What are you currently using? Or do they both have their own use case. I right now like cursor because I can build directly in a GitHub repo or locally and it helps me learn my way around an IDE.
Looking forward to hearing everyone's thoughts!

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Cursor Launches

Visual Editor Edit web apps visually in the Cursor Browser

Launched on December 12th, 2025

Cursor 2.0 Our first coding model and new interface for agents

Launched on October 30th, 2025

Cursor 1.7 Agent autocomplete, hooks, and team rules

Launched on October 1st, 2025

Cursor Agents: Browsers & Mobile Work with a powerful coding assistant anywhere

Launched on July 1st, 2025

Cursor 1.0 Cursor is the best way to code with AI

Launched on June 6th, 2025

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Forum Threads

p/cursor

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17d ago

Composer 1.5 - Improved reasoning over challenging coding tasks

Three months ago, @Cursor launched Composer 1, their first coding agent, and they just released a new update, introducing 1.5.

p/cursor

•

2mo ago

Reverse-engineering Cursor's recent Product Hunt launches

Last month, Cursor launched for the fifth time on Product Hunt in 2025.

The 2024 Product of the Year [1] still hits the charts. They have launched web and mobile agents, a visual editor, and 2.0, consistently ranking in the Top 5 Products of the Day.

p/cursor

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8mo ago

Cursor or Claude Code?

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Cursor is one of the original AI code editors (2023 was a long time ago!) and has stood the test of time. It's a VS Code fork, which was key for me. I lean on @VS Code extensions and custom shortcuts. I was able to keep all of them (there is a migration assistant) when moving over to Cursor.

Cursor is very much an editor for looking at code as opposed to a vibe coding tool like @v0 by Vercel. My typical modes of using cursor are:

Describe a feature or a bug using Agent mode in the right sidebar.
Review diff + use AI autocomplete in editor.

I review every line of code an agent outputs. And I find myself editing code quite a bit. The agent still outputs code that is too verbose and, sometimes, not maintainable.

The price is nice too. $20/month is very reasonable.

Cursor

The AI Code Editor

The AI Code Editor

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Do you use Cursor?

Frequently asked questions about Cursor

Forum Threads

Composer 1.5 - Improved reasoning over challenging coding tasks

Reverse-engineering Cursor's recent Product Hunt launches

Cursor or Claude Code?

Have a question about Cursor? Ask it here and get a real answer.

Cursor Launches

Do you use Cursor?

Frequently asked questions about Cursor

Forum Threads

Composer 1.5 - Improved reasoning over challenging coding tasks

Reverse-engineering Cursor's recent Product Hunt launches

Cursor or Claude Code?

What's great

What needs improvement

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Does AI autocomplete reduce typing or introduce frequent corrections?

How often do you experience crashes or performance slowdowns?

Does the AI understand project context and architecture well?

What's great

What needs improvement

vs Alternatives

How often do you experience crashes or performance slowdowns?

Does pair programming with the AI feel helpful or intrusive?

Are generated tests and code easy to maintain?

What's great

What needs improvement

vs Alternatives

Does real-time debugging meaningfully speed up fixing issues?

Does pair programming with the AI feel helpful or intrusive?

Does Cursor handle large monorepos without lag?

What's great

What needs improvement

vs Alternatives

Does AI autocomplete reduce typing or introduce frequent corrections?

How often do you experience crashes or performance slowdowns?

Does the AI understand project context and architecture well?

What's great

What needs improvement

vs Alternatives

How often do you experience crashes or performance slowdowns?

Does pair programming with the AI feel helpful or intrusive?

Are generated tests and code easy to maintain?

What's great

What needs improvement

vs Alternatives

Does real-time debugging meaningfully speed up fixing issues?

Does pair programming with the AI feel helpful or intrusive?

Does Cursor handle large monorepos without lag?