Cursor Agent is an agent integrated into the Cursor editor, able to investigate a codebase, edit files and run commands to complete coding tasks.
What it does
- Investigate and understand a codebase
- Edit multiple files from a single instruction
- Run commands and tests in the project
- Complete coding tasks inside the editor flow
How it works
- You describe the task inside the editor
- The agent explores the code and proposes changes
- You review changes before applying them
Features
- Agent mode inside the Cursor editor
- Context of the codebase open in the project
- Command execution in the project environment
Strengths
- Integrated into the editor flow
- Explores and edits code with context
- Review changes before applying
Points of attention
- Requires the Cursor editor
- Human review recommended for large changes
- Scope limited by model context