This is a temporary guide, while we are working to write a more comprehensive guide for C# projects in Cursor.

Setting up C# in Cursor

Cursor offers robust support for C# development. Here’s how to get started:

Extensions

Install these recommended extensions:
  • C# Dev Kit (from Microsoft)
  • .NET Install Tool
  • NuGet Package Manager

Development Environment

  • Install the .NET SDK
  • Install the .NET Runtime
  • For Unity development, install Unity Hub and Unity Editor
Enable these Cursor features:
  • IntelliSense for C#
  • Code formatting
  • Symbol search
  • Reference highlighting

Project Setup

Cursor supports various C# project types:
  • Console applications
  • ASP.NET Core web apps
  • Class libraries
  • Xamarin/MAUI projects
  • Unity game development