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Cursor

AI-first code editor built for speed

★★★★☆ 4.9Free · Pro at $20/mo
Quick verdict

Cursor is a VS Code fork with deep AI integration. It writes, explains, and refactors code in context — the top choice for AI-assisted development.

Pros
  • VS Code compatible
  • Context-aware AI
  • Codebase chat
  • Fast
Cons
  • Privacy concerns for proprietary code
  • Paid plan needed for heavy use
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