Install Cursor AI Code Editor

Cursor is an AI powered IDE available for Windows, macOS and Linux. It understands your entire codebase letting you write in natural language prompts, generate terminal commands, spot bugs and even complete multi file tasks through its agent mode. With seamless integration it helps developers to write, improve and ship code faster.

In this article we will see How to Install Cursor AI Code Editor on any PC. But before that let's see its System Requirements:

• Operating System: Cursor AI is available for major OS like Windows, macOS 10.15 (Plus), Ubuntu 20.04 (plus or other mainstream Linux distributions)
• Hardware Requirement: To use Cursor AI you need at least 4 GB RAM, 2 GB available disk space. Also it is recommended to use an independent graphics card for smooth performance.
• Network Requirement: Need a stable network connectivity.

How to Install Cursor AI on any Macbook (macOS Installation)

Step 1: Download the Installer

• Navigate to the official download page of cursor.
• Click the “macOS” button to download the latest version. As of recent updates the Latest Version (0.47) and the download is typically a universal.dmg file compatible with both Intel (x64) and latest Apple Silicon processors for MacBook Pro and Other Mac models.

Step 2: Open and Install

• Locate the downloaded .dmg file in your Downloads folder or the designated download location.
• Double click the .dmg file to mount it. This will open a window showing the Cursor AI application.
• Drag the Cursor AI application icon to the Applications folder which is the standard location for macOS applications.

Step 3: Launch the Application

• Open the Applications folder from the Finder.
• Double click the Cursor AI application to launch it. You may be prompted to configure initial settings such as keyboard shortcuts and AI language preferences.

How to Install Cursor on Windows 10 and Windows 11 (Windows Installation)

Step 1: Download the Installer

• Visit the official website and click the "Windows" button to initiate the download.
• Ensure you select the correct architecture as most Windows systems are x64, but users with ARM based devices should choose the arm64 version.
• The download page may detect your system but for precision refer to system properties (Right click This PC > Properties > System type).
• The Latest Version is 0.47, with files like CursorUserSetup-x64-0.48.1.exe for x64 systems.

Step 2: Run the Installer

• Locate the downloaded .exe file and double click to run it.
• Follow the installation wizard which may include options for installation location, desktop shortcuts and Start menu integration.
• Accept any prompts to allow the installer to make changes to your device.

Step 3: Launch Cursor AI

• After installation find Cursor AI in the Start menu or via a desktop shortcut created during installation.
• Launch the application and you may be prompted to configure settings such as keyboard shortcuts aligning with VS Code defaults unless otherwise specified.
• An interesting aspect is the dual architecture support, which caters to the growing adoption of ARM-based Windows devices, an unexpected consideration for users upgrading from older systems.

How to Install Cursor AI Code Editor on Linux (Ubuntu 24.04)

Step 1: Download the AppImage File

• To Install Cursor AI on various Linux Distros like Ubuntu, Go to its website and click the Linux button to download the latest AppImage file.
• Choose the appropriate architecture: x86_64 for 64 bit systems or aarch64 for ARM based systems.
• For older versions or specific needs, refer to oslook/cursor-ai-downloads for a complete list.

Step 2: Make the File Executable

• Open a terminal and navigate to the directory containing the downloaded AppImage file using the cd command.

cd Downloads/

• Run the below command replacing version with the actual filename which makes the file executable, a necessary step for AppImage files.

chmod +x Cursor-1.2.1-x86_64.AppImage

Step 3: Run the Application

• Execute the file by running the below command in the terminal.

./Cursor-1.2.1-x86_64.AppImage

• Upon first launch Cursor AI may integrate with your desktop environment offering options to create menu entries or shortcuts for future access.

Step 4: Integration (Optional)

• Some AppImage files provide an option to integrate with the system adding Cursor AI to your application menu.
• This can be done by running the AppImage with additional flags or using tools like AppImageLauncher though this is not always necessary for basic usage.

Following these steps you cam easily insatll and use cursor on your PC and can write faster and better code.