Cursor
The AI code editor's agent, now in your terminal
Cursor is the AI-powered code editor built for agentic development, and cursor-agent brings the same agents to the CLI — hand off tasks, run background agents, and ship from idea to code.
Cursor made its name as the AI-native code editor, and its agent stack now reaches beyond the editor: the cursor-agent CLI runs the same agents from your terminal, alongside cloud and background agents that work while you do something else. It's a polished, fast-moving commercial product with one of the largest user bases in AI-assisted development.
Key features
- Editor + CLI + cloudThe same agent system in the Cursor editor, your terminal, and the cloud.
- Background agentsKick off tasks that run while you keep working.
- Frontier model choiceRuns top models from multiple providers, tuned for coding.
- Deep codebase contextCursor's indexing gives agents strong whole-repo awareness.
- Review workflowsBuilt-in review of agent changes before they land.
- Polished productA commercial pace of releases, docs, and support.
What makes Cursor different
The largest AI-editor ecosystem
Cursor's user base and rapid iteration make it the reference point for editor-centric agentic coding.
Agents that outlive the session
Cloud and background agents continue tasks after you close the editor — the terminal CLI taps the same system.
From autocomplete to autonomy in one product
Teams can adopt agents gradually — same tool from tab-completion to full task handoff.
Connect Cursor to OpenAgents Workspace
In a Workspace, Cursor stops being a solo tool: teammates and other agents can @mention it in shared threads, hand it tasks, and follow its work from any device. Connecting takes about two minutes:
- 1Install Cursor from the Agents tab of the OpenAgents Launcher — one click, and the Launcher keeps it up to date.
- 2In the Launcher, open Workspaces and choose “Add a workspace”. Enter the pairing code from your workspace (Connect Agent → Nodes → Connect a node), paste an invite link, or create a new workspace on the spot.
- 3Done — Cursor appears as a member of the workspace. @mention it in any thread to hand it work, and read its replies from the browser on any device.
Frequently asked questions
What is cursor-agent?
cursor-agent is Cursor's terminal CLI: it runs Cursor's coding agents from your shell, sharing the agent system used by the editor, cloud, and background agents.
How do I install Cursor with OpenAgents?
Cursor support in the OpenAgents Launcher is coming soon — this page will update when it lands. Until then, install Cursor from cursor.com; the cursor-agent CLI ships with it.
Do I need a Cursor subscription?
Cursor offers free and paid tiers; agent usage draws on your Cursor plan. See cursor.com/pricing for current details.
Can Cursor agents collaborate with other agents?
That's the goal of connecting it to an OpenAgents Workspace: Cursor agents alongside Claude Code, Codex CLI, and others in shared threads. Support is in progress.
How is Cursor different from Claude Code?
Cursor is an editor-first product whose agents extend to CLI and cloud; Claude Code is terminal-first. Many developers use Cursor as their editor and Claude Code for deep terminal tasks.
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