Cursor features: tier-by-tier list (2026)
AI-first IDE with frontier model access. Teams cost 2x Individual per seat and usage-based Bugbot adds variable extra cost.
Core capabilities (9)
View Behavior
Overlay existing windows into a grid of live previews with spring-based layout animations and shared element transitions. 3 Tasks Add multiplayer mode to useAppStore.ts Create a new MissionControlView.tsx component Update AppManager.tsx to apply expose modes.
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Works autonomously, runs in parallel
Agents use their own computers to build, test, and demo features end to end for you to review.
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Develop enduring software
Trusted by over half of the Fortune 500 to accelerate development, securely and at scale.
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Software creation is changing
Software creation is changing. We are a group of researchers, engineers, and technologists inventing at the edge of what s useful and possible.
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A grid view of all open windows as
A grid view of all open windows as scaled previews, allowing quick selection to bring any window to front.
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Git & checkpoints
See how your code has evolved, and roll back to a previous snapshot anytime. Learn more → Set up Next.js project Jan 8 Add Google OAuth Jan 12 Build canvas editor Jan 18 Add multiplayer Yesterday Improve performance 3h ago Add keyboard shortcuts 1h ago Ship to
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By securely reusing a teammate s existing index
By securely reusing a teammate s existing index, we cut time-to-first-query from hours to seconds on the largest repos.
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We ve been experimenting with running coding agents
We ve been experimenting with running coding agents autonomously for weeks at a time.
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As models improve as agents, we ve found
As models improve as agents, we ve found success by providing fewer details up front, making it easier for the agent to pull relevant context on its own.
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AI features (5)
Magically accurate autocomplete
Our specialized Tab model predicts your next action with striking speed and precision. Learn about Tab → This element contains an interactive demo for sighted users. It's a demonstration of Cursor's IDE showing AI-powered coding assistance features.
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Other Surfaces
Start agents from GitHub, Slack, Linear, JetBrains IDEs, and more. Add to Slack ↗ Interactive demo with multiple windows showing Cursor's AI-powered features.
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Web & Mobile
Run cloud agents from your browser or phone. Open in browser ↗ Agent Dashboard Today Vercel streaming SDK functionality Analyzing codebase · dashboard-ui Model selector dropdown Planning next moves · stripe-landing Implement agent window 2 models · agent-ui Fi
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Multiple models
Subagents run in parallel to explore your codebase, with each one using the best model for the task.
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Anysphere, Inc. , doing business as Cursor
Anysphere, Inc. , doing business as Cursor , is an American software company which develops Cursor , an AI coding agent and software development environment.
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Collaboration (7)
Agents turn ideas into code
Accelerate development by handing off tasks to Cursor, while you focus on making decisions. Learn about agentic development → This element contains an interactive demo for sighted users.
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In every tool, at every step
Cursor runs in your terminal, collaborates in Slack, and reviews PRs in GitHub. curl https://cursor.com/install -fsS | bash This element contains an interactive demo for sighted users showing multiple Cursor interfaces: the CLI with command-line assistance, Sl
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Complete codebase understanding
Cursor learns how your codebase works, no matter the scale or complexity. Learn about codebase indexing ↗ Where are these menu label colors defined?
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Changelog
3.5 May 20, 2026 Shared Canvases and /loop Skill 3.5 May 20, 2026 Improvements to Cursor Automations May 19, 2026 Cursor in Jira May 18, 2026 Composer 2.5 See what's new in Cursor →
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Team rules
Teach Cursor your preferences, from team conventions to specific architectural decisions.
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Terminal
Run shell commands directly from Cursor, from builds to tests to installs. Sandboxed by default. Learn more → build this project Reading package.json Running terminal command $ npm run build Build complete.
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Add context
Point Cursor at exactly what matters with @-mentions and image uploads for reference.
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Reporting and analytics (1)
Recent highlights
Mar 27, 2026 · Research A technical report on Composer 2 Sasha Rush · 3 min read May 18, 2026 · Research Introducing Composer 2.5 Cursor Team · 7 min read Apr 2, 2026 · Product Meet the new Cursor Michael & Sualeh · 10 min read Mar 19, 2026 · Research Introduc
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See Cursor pricing in detail
This page lists what Cursor does. For per-seat math, tier comparison, and the full hidden-fee list, see the Cursor pricing breakdown.
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Sources
Features evolve. Confirm directly with the vendor before purchase decisions. This list was last refreshed on 2026-05-27.
Frequently asked questions
What features does Cursor include?
This page tracks 22 verified Cursor features across 4 categories, sourced from Cursor's official site and Wikipedia.
Which tier do I need for Cursor?
Cursor's feature availability varies by plan. Compare the public Cursor tiers, calculator, and hidden fees on the Cursor pricing page.
How does Cursor compare on features to alternatives?
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