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Before installing Cursor, ensure your system meets these minimum requirements:
Visit cursor.com and click the "Download" button
Locate the downloaded .exe file and right-click to "Run as administrator"
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation
Launch Cursor from the Start menu or desktop shortcut
Visit cursor.com and click the "Download" button
Open the downloaded .dmg file
Drag the Cursor icon to the Applications folder
Open Applications folder and click on Cursor to launch
Visit cursor.com and click the "Download" button
Select the appropriate package for your distribution (.deb or .rpm)
Install using package manager (e.g., sudo dpkg -i cursor_X.X.X_amd64.deb)
Launch from applications menu or terminal with cursor
When you first launch Cursor, you'll be guided through a setup process:
Select your preferred keyboard shortcut preset (VS Code, Sublime Text, JetBrains, etc.)
Choose your preferred language for AI interactions
Decide whether to enable local codebase indexing for better AI suggestions
Choose whether to install cursor and code commands for terminal access
Option to import extensions, themes, and settings from VS Code
Review and select your data sharing preferences for AI features
For a more detailed installation guide, refer to the official Cursor documentation.
After installing Cursor and completing the initial setup, you'll be presented with the main interface:
The central space where you'll write and edit code
Left sidebar showing your project files and folders
Right sidebar for AI interactions (Chat and Composer)
Bottom bar showing editor status and additional options
The AI Chat feature allows you to have a conversation with the AI about your code or project.
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Cursor's Tab feature predicts your next edits and allows you to accept suggestions with a single keystroke.
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Composer is Cursor's most powerful feature for vibe coding, allowing you to generate or modify entire blocks of code using natural language.
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A typical vibe coding workflow using Cursor involves these steps:
Before coding, have a clear idea of what you want to build, such as "I want to create a simple weather app" or "I need a script to organize my files."
Open Cursor, create a new folder for your project, and use AI Chat to help plan your project structure.
Create your first file and use Composer to generate starter code based on your description.
Describe features you want to add, review and apply the generated code, test the feature, and refine through conversation with the AI.
Use AI Chat to brainstorm new features, break down complex features into smaller tasks, and use Composer to implement each part.
In this project, you'll build a functional weather application using Cursor AI and vibe coding techniques. This step-by-step guide will walk you through the entire process, from setup to deployment.
Create a new project folder and set up the basic structure with Cursor AI.
Connect to the OpenWeatherMap API to fetch weather data for different locations.
Create a clean, intuitive interface for users to interact with the weather app.
Implement features like a 5-day forecast, location maps, and sunrise/sunset times.
Add error messages, loading animations, and other UX improvements.
Run and test your weather app to ensure everything works as expected.
Add custom styling, animations, and additional features to make the app your own.
Learn how to deploy your app so others can use it.
The AI code editor featured in this course.
Browser-based coding environment with AI features.
AI pair programmer that integrates with various editors.
Specialized AI coding assistant for Python.
Official documentation for Cursor.
Documentation for the weather API used in our project.
Learn more about the Streamlit framework for Python.
In-depth article about vibe coding and its implications.
Now that you have access to all the resources, it's time to start building!
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