Getting Started

Install Cursor, set up Claude as your AI model, and learn the core workflow in minutes.

1. Download Cursor

Go to cursor.com and download the installer for your OS. Cursor is available on macOS, Windows, and Linux. It's built on VS Code, so your extensions, themes, and keybindings carry over.

2. Choose a plan

Hobby (Free)

Limited completions and chat messages. Good for trying Cursor out.

Pro — $20/month

Unlimited completions, 500 fast premium requests/month, and access to all models including Claude Sonnet and Opus.

Business — $40/user/month

Team features, admin controls, centralized billing, and enforced privacy mode.

For individual developers, Pro is the best value.

3. Configure Claude as your AI model

Open Cursor Settings (Cmd+Shift+J) and navigate to the Models section. Select Claude Sonnet as your default model for Chat, Composer, and Cmd+K. You can also bring your own Anthropic API key for additional flexibility.

4. Import your VS Code setup

On first launch, Cursor offers to import your VS Code extensions, settings, and keybindings. Accept the import to keep your existing workflow intact.

5. Explore the AI features

You're ready to go. Pick a feature to learn:

Tab Completion — inline AI suggestions as you type
Inline Editing — select code and press Cmd+K to transform it
Chat — ask questions with full codebase context
Composer — multi-file AI agent for larger changes
Rules & Context — teach Cursor your project conventions
MCP Servers — connect to external tools and data