Installation

Cursor Installation Guide

Cursor is an AI-powered code editor that supports multiple operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and Linux. Here are the installation steps for each platform:

Windows

  1. Download: Visit the Cursor website, where you can choose between the latest and previous versions. Click the "Windows" button to download the installer (.exe file).
  2. Install:
    • Double-click the downloaded installer to launch the setup program.
    • Follow the prompts to select the installation path (default path recommended).
    • Click the "Install" button and wait for the installation to complete.
    • After installation, click "Finish" to launch the Cursor editor.

macOS

  1. Download: Open your browser and visit the Cursor website. Click the "MACOS" button to download the installer (.dmg file).
  2. Install:
    • Double-click the downloaded dmg file and drag the Cursor application icon to the "Applications" folder.
    • Open the "Applications" folder and double-click the Cursor icon to launch the editor.

Linux

  1. Download: Visit the Cursor website, click the "Linux" button, and choose the appropriate package for your distribution (.deb or .rpm file).
  2. Install:
    • For Debian/Ubuntu systems:
      sudo dpkg -i cursor_<version>_amd64.deb
sudo apt-get install -f
    • For Fedora/Red Hat systems:
      sudo rpm -ivh cursor_<version>_x86_64.rpm

Registration and Login

When using Cursor for the first time, you'll need to register a new account or log in with an existing one. The registration process is straightforward and only requires essential personal information. Once logged in, you can create new projects or open existing ones.

Using Features

Cursor offers powerful code generation and optimization capabilities. Users can generate code by inputting requirements or descriptions, and engage in dialogue with the code to receive feedback and suggestions.

Usage Overview