Cursor (code editor)
| Cursor | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Developer | Anysphere |
| Initial release | 2023 |
| Stable release | Cursor 3.1
/ April 13, 2026[1] |
| Written in | TypeScript |
| Operating system | [2] |
| Type | Integrated development environment |
| License | Proprietary |
| Website | cursor.com |
Cursor is an AI coding agent and development environment for Windows, macOS, and Linux.[2] Cursor is proprietary software and developed by Anysphere, a San Francisco-based startup company founded in 2022.[3]
Service
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Cursor uses large language models to manipulate code and complete end-to-end software development tasks. It began as a fork of Visual Studio Code.[3] Since the release of Cursor 3, Cursor has begun transitioning away from the Visual Studio Code base.[4] Several media outlets have described Cursor as a vibe coding app.[5][6][7][8]
Cursor allows developers to produce code from natural language instructions. Users can generate or update parts of their code by providing prompts.[3] It can also index the codebase, which can be queried in natural language.[9] The editor offers "smart rewrite" capabilities, allowing users to change multiple lines of code simultaneously.[10]
In April 2025, Cursor experienced a bug preventing the use of the software on multiple devices at once. A Cursor customer support email using AI-generated responses falsely cited a policy prohibiting a single subscription license from being used on multiple devices for security reasons, and falsely stated that a separate subscription had to be purchased for each device. Amid criticism of the new "policy" on Reddit, an Anysphere spokesperson issued a retraction clarifying that no such policy existed, and that it was an erroneous response from a "front-line AI support bot".[11]
In April 2026, The New York Times reported that SpaceX (through its division xAI) had optionally agreed to acquire Anysphere and Cursor for US$60 billion.[12]
Funding
[edit]Anysphere raised an $8 million seed round led by the OpenAI Startup Fund in October 2023, a $60 million Series A at a $400 million valuation in November 2024, and a $105 million Series B led by Thrive Capital at a $2.6 billion valuation in December 2024.[13] In June 2025, the company raised a $900 million Series C led by Thrive Capital at a $9.9 billion valuation.[14] In November 2025, it raised $2.3 billion in a Series D round co-led by Accel and Coatue Management at a $29.3 billion valuation, with participation from Thrive Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Google, Nvidia, and OpenAI.[15]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Changelog". Anysphere. 2026-04-13.
- ^ a b "Cursor · Download". Cursor. Retrieved 2026-04-22.
- ^ a b c Aubry, François (2024-09-02). "Cursor AI: A Guide With 10 Practical Examples". DataCamp. Archived from the original on 2024-12-17. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
- ^ "Meet the new Cursor".
- ^ Bradshaw, Tim (May 2025). "Maker of AI 'vibe coding' app Cursor hits $9bn valuation". Financial Times. Retrieved 13 October 2025.
- ^ Goode, Lauren (24 July 2025). "Cursor's New Bugbot Is Designed to Save Vibe Coders From Themselves". WIRED. Condé Nast. Retrieved 13 October 2025.
- ^ Zeff, Maxwell (17 June 2025). "Anysphere launches a $200-a-month Cursor AI coding subscription". TechCrunch. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
- ^ Novet, Jordan (17 April 2025). "OpenAI looked at buying Cursor creator before turning to AI coding rival Windsurf". CNBC. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
- ^ "Cursor Codebase Understanding". Cursor. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
- ^ "Cursor Smart Rewrites". Cursor. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
- ^ Edwards, Benj (2025-04-17). "Company apologizes after AI support agent invents policy that causes user uproar". Ars Technica. Archived from the original on 2025-04-21. Retrieved 2025-04-22.
- ^ Griffith, Erin; Isaac, Mike; Mac, Ryan (April 21, 2026). "SpaceX Said to Agree to Buy Cursor for More Than $50 Billion". The New York Times. Retrieved April 21, 2026.
- ^ "Cursor Business Breakdown & Founding Story". Contrary Research. Retrieved 2026-05-08.
- ^ Azevedo, Mary Ann (2025-06-05). "Cursor's Anysphere nabs $9.9B valuation, soars past $500M RR". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2026-05-08.
- ^ {{Cite news|url=https://techcrunch.com/2025/11/13/coding-assistant-cursor-raises-2-3b-5-months-after-its-previous-round/%7Ctitle=Coding assistant Cursor raises $2.3B, 5 months after its previous round|last=Azevedo|first=Mary Ann|date=2025-11-13|access-date=2026-03-26|work=TechCrunch}}
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