11 Cursor AI Hacks to Code Smarter, Not Harder | Cursor Tip & Tricks
AI Summary
Summary of Video: Cursor AI Hacks
- Introduction to Aqua Voice
- Tool Overview: Aqua Voice allows voice-to-text input, available for Windows and Mac.
- Access: Download from Aqua Voice.
- Demonstration: Users can dictate commands and Aqua fills them in text fields accurately.
- Deep Context Feature
- Aqua reads the screen content, enhancing the accuracy of voice recognition.
- Integrating External Documentation
- Users can add URLs of documentation (e.g., Supabase) directly into Cursor for reference.
- Cursor learns and implements features based on this indexed documentation.
- Cursor Rules
- Configuration of rules (e.g., file naming conventions) helps enforce coding standards.
- Users can specify how they want responses (e.g., in pirate language).
- Web Search Capability
- Cursor can search the web in real-time for queries when enabled.
- Provides up-to-date information based on current knowledge from the internet.
- Thinking Mode
- The AI processes and reasons before answering questions for better context understanding.
- MCP Servers
- Cursor can integrate with third-party services like Supabase through Model Context Protocol (MCP).
- Easy retrieval of data and interaction with these services directly from the Cursor.
- Notepads Feature
- Users can create and save notes directly in Cursor, aiding project documentation.
- Using Various AI Models
- Users can enable different AI models through Cursor settings for enhanced functionalities.
- Larger Context Windows
Allows handling more complex projects with larger context sizes, but may consume more requests.
- Beta Features Access
- Users can opt for early access to new features under testing.
Conclusion
The video presents useful hacks to maximize productivity with Cursor AI, emphasizing integration with voice tools and external resources, Configuring user-friendly settings, and enabling real-time features.
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