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•715 reviews•

30K followers

The AI Code Editor

5.0•715 reviews•

30K followers

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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

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Q: When should I use different AI models with Cursor?
2mo 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?
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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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22d ago

The Cursor way to launch

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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7mo ago

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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1yr ago

Why is Cursor so much more popular than Windsurf?

My editor journey has been: 1. Tried out Github copilot in VS Code. Loved it. 2. Then tried out @Cursor after @bernatfortet

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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

View all Cursor launches

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22d ago

The Cursor way to launch

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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7mo ago

Cursor or Claude Code?

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1yr ago

Why is Cursor so much more popular than Windsurf?

My editor journey has been: 1. Tried out Github copilot in VS Code. Loved it. 2. Then tried out @Cursor after @bernatfortet

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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.

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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

Do multi-location edits work reliably on large codebases?

How useful is automated code review feedback in pull requests?

Is privacy mode sufficient for sensitive or proprietary code?

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 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

Do multi-location edits work reliably on large codebases?

How useful is automated code review feedback in pull requests?

Is privacy mode sufficient for sensitive or proprietary code?

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?