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Download Cursor

Visit cursor.com/downloads and download the version for your system (Windows, macOS, or Linux).

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Install Cursor

  1. Run the downloaded installer
  2. Launch Cursor when installation is complete

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First-Time Setup

1

Launch Cursor

Open Cursor for the first time. You’ll see a welcome screen with setup options.
2

Choose Keyboard Shortcuts

Pick how you want to control Cursor:
  • VS Code - If you’ve used VS Code before (recommended)
  • Default - If you’re new to code editors
Most developers choose VS Code shortcuts since they’re widely used
3

Pick a Theme

Choose a color scheme you like. You can always change this later.
4

Set Terminal Preferences

Choose your preferred terminal settings. The default options work fine for most people.
5

Create Account

Sign up for a free Cursor account to unlock AI features.
You’ve successfully installed and configured Cursor IDE! You can now open projects and start developing.