Cursor AI Tutorial For Beginners (AI Code Editor) - Latest 2025 Edition
AI Summary
Cursor AI Overview
- Introduction to Cursor AI: Major changes and UI revamps in 2025.
- Purpose: A comprehensive guide for beginners on using Cursor AI for developing web/mobile applications.
Getting Started
- Official Website: cursor.com
- Installation: Download installer for Windows, Mac, or Linux.
- Pricing: Free plan available with a trial offering 2000 completions. Paid subscription at $20/month for unlimited access.
User Interface
- Interface Layout: Similar to VS Code, split into files on the left and AI features on the right.
- Terminal Access: Can open a terminal at the bottom of the interface.
- Extension Support: Install extensions from the VS Code marketplace.
Using AI Features
- Agent Mode: Use for AI to create or edit code.
- Creating Projects: Start a new project by opening or creating folders.
- Code Generation: Utilize commands to create features, e.g., landing pages in Next.js.
AI Interactivity
- Running Commands: AI can automatically execute commands based on user prompts.
- Error Correction: AI recognizes and fixes its mistakes automatically.
- Options for Customization: Users can enable/disable auto-run features.
Adding Functionality
- Inline Editing: Use inline commands for on-the-fly changes.
- Navigation Bars and New Pages: Easily add new features like a navigation bar or other pages (e.g., contact form).
Advanced Features
- Cursor Rules File: Define behaviors and instructions for the AI within a project.
- Documentation Integration: Add third-party documentation for enhanced context in AI tasks.
Conclusion
- Next Steps: Recommendations for further exploration and learning resources provided in upcoming videos.