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Cursor: Commercial AI IDE (Identification)

Commercial AI IDE. Identification page for Continue vs Cursor and the Cursor hub.

Cursor official Open Graph image used to identify the commercial AI IDE
Official project image. Source · License: Cursor product image.
License
Proprietary
Stars
Not yet verified
Platforms
macOS, Windows, Linux
First seen
2023-03-14

TL;DR. Cursor is Commercial AI IDE. Identification page for Continue vs Cursor and the Cursor hub. License: Proprietary (verified). Platforms: macOS, Windows, Linux. Price: paid. Runs locally: yes. This page identifies the commercial product. Open options live on Cursor alternatives.

NameCursor
LicenseProprietary
Pricingpaid
PlatformsmacOS, Windows, Linux
Runs locallyYes
Stats (as of 2026-10-19)
First seen2023-03-14

Cursor is a commercial AI IDE. This page identifies that product so Continue vs Cursor has a named counterpart.

Active open options: Cline, OpenCursor on Cursor alternatives. Copilot-class lists: GitHub Copilot alternatives.

Comparisons

FAQ

Is Cursor open source?

No. Open agents live on Cursor alternatives (Cline, OpenCursor). Continue is a read-only Apache-2.0 snapshot.

Continue vs Cursor — which is open?

Continue’s GitHub README (2026-10-19) says the repo is read-only / no longer actively maintained. Cursor is the commercial IDE. See Continue vs Cursor.

What should I install instead if I want an active open agent?

Cline (Apache-2.0, pushed 2026-10-19) or OpenCursor (MIT). See Cursor alternatives.

Sources & verification

Last verified 2026-10-19 · Last updated 2026-10-19· Edited by forkalt editors · Editorial policy

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