Installation

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Download Cursor

Getting started is simple:

1. Go to cursor.com and click “Download”
2. Run the installer once it downloads
3. Open Cursor when installation finishes

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First-time setup

When you open Cursor for the first time, we’ll walk you through a quick setup:

• Choose keyboard shortcuts that feel familiar
• Pick a theme you like
• Set up your terminal preferences

Read more about Keyboard Shortcuts, Themes and Shell Commands

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Moving from another editor?

If you’re already using another code editor, we make it easy to switch:

More migration guides coming soon.

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Language support

Cursor works with all major programming languages. Here are some popular ones with enhanced AI support:

You can add support for more languages through extensions, just like VS Code.

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Creating your account

While Cursor works without an account, signing up unlocks all AI features:

1. You’ll be prompted to sign up during setup, or you can do it later in Settings (Ctrl+Shift+J)
2. Once signed up, manage your account at cursor.com/dashboard

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Understanding codebase indexing

When you open a project, Cursor starts learning about your code. This is called “indexing” and it’s what makes the AI suggestions accurate.

• Indexing starts automatically when you open a project
• It takes about 1-15 minutes depending on your project size
• The more Cursor learns about your code, the smarter its suggestions become
• Teams can share indexes with each other to save time
• You can check indexing progress in Settings (Ctrl+Shift+J) → Indexing & Docs

Want to learn more? See how indexing works

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Next steps

Now that Cursor is installed, you’re ready to experience AI-powered coding:

• Follow our quickstart guide to learn the basics in 5 minutes
• Read about key concepts to understand how Cursor works
• Browse guides to explore what you can build with Cursor
• If you run into issues, get help from our troubleshooting guide
• Join our community to connect with other Cursor users