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Cursor Installation Guide

System Requirements

Before installing Cursor, ensure your system meets these minimum requirements:

  • Windows: Windows 10 or later (64-bit)
  • macOS: macOS 10.15 (Catalina) or later
  • Linux: Ubuntu 18.04 or later, or compatible distribution
  • RAM: 8GB minimum (16GB recommended)
  • Storage: 1GB free disk space
  • Internet Connection: Required for AI features

Windows Installation

  1. 1

    Visit cursor.com and click the "Download" button

  2. 2

    Locate the downloaded .exe file and right-click to "Run as administrator"

  3. 3

    Follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation

  4. 4

    Launch Cursor from the Start menu or desktop shortcut

macOS Installation

  1. 1

    Visit cursor.com and click the "Download" button

  2. 2

    Open the downloaded .dmg file

  3. 3

    Drag the Cursor icon to the Applications folder

  4. 4

    Open Applications folder and click on Cursor to launch

Linux Installation

  1. 1

    Visit cursor.com and click the "Download" button

  2. 2

    Select the appropriate package for your distribution (.deb or .rpm)

  3. 3

    Install using package manager (e.g., sudo dpkg -i cursor_X.X.X_amd64.deb)

  4. 4

    Launch from applications menu or terminal with cursor

First-Time Setup

When you first launch Cursor, you'll be guided through a setup process:

1. Choose Keyboard Shortcuts

Select your preferred keyboard shortcut preset (VS Code, Sublime Text, JetBrains, etc.)

2. Select Language

Choose your preferred language for AI interactions

3. Configure Codebase Indexing

Decide whether to enable local codebase indexing for better AI suggestions

4. Install CLI Shortcuts

Choose whether to install cursor and code commands for terminal access

5. Import VS Code Settings

Option to import extensions, themes, and settings from VS Code

6. Set Data Preferences

Review and select your data sharing preferences for AI features

For a more detailed installation guide, refer to the official Cursor documentation.

Cursor Basics Tutorial

Understanding the Cursor Interface

After installing Cursor and completing the initial setup, you'll be presented with the main interface:

Editor Area

The central space where you'll write and edit code

File Explorer

Left sidebar showing your project files and folders

AI Panel

Right sidebar for AI interactions (Chat and Composer)

Status Bar

Bottom bar showing editor status and additional options

Essential AI Features for Vibe Coding

AI Chat

The AI Chat feature allows you to have a conversation with the AI about your code or project.

How to Access:

  • Click the "Chat" tab in the AI Panel
  • Use keyboard shortcut: Ctrl/Cmd+L

Example Prompts:

  • "What does this function do?"
  • "How can I optimize this code?"
  • "Explain this error message to me"
  • "What libraries should I use for a web scraping project?"

Tab Completion

Cursor's Tab feature predicts your next edits and allows you to accept suggestions with a single keystroke.

How to Access:

  • As you type, suggestions will appear automatically
  • Press Tab to accept the suggestion

Best Practices:

  • Type a few characters to get more accurate suggestions
  • Use Tab to quickly complete common patterns
  • Combine with comments to guide the AI's suggestions

Composer

Composer is Cursor's most powerful feature for vibe coding, allowing you to generate or modify entire blocks of code using natural language.

How to Access:

  • Click the "Composer" tab in the AI Panel
  • Use keyboard shortcut: Ctrl/Cmd+K

How to Use:

  1. 1. Select code you want to modify (optional)
  2. 2. Open Composer
  3. 3. Describe what you want in natural language
  4. 4. Review the AI's suggestion
  5. 5. Click "Apply" to insert the code

Example Prompts:

  • "Create a function that calculates the average of an array of numbers"
  • "Add error handling to this function"
  • "Convert this code to use async/await instead of promises"
  • "Create a simple React component for a contact form"

Vibe Coding Workflow in Cursor

A typical vibe coding workflow using Cursor involves these steps:

  1. 1

    Start with a Clear Goal

    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."

  2. 2

    Project Setup

    Open Cursor, create a new folder for your project, and use AI Chat to help plan your project structure.

  3. 3

    Initial Code Generation

    Create your first file and use Composer to generate starter code based on your description.

  4. 4

    Iterative Development

    Describe features you want to add, review and apply the generated code, test the feature, and refine through conversation with the AI.

  5. 5

    Expanding Your Project

    Use AI Chat to brainstorm new features, break down complex features into smaller tasks, and use Composer to implement each part.

Weather App Project

Project Overview

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.

Features

  • Search for weather by city name
  • Display current weather conditions
  • Show temperature, humidity, and wind speed
  • Visual representation of weather conditions
  • Clean, user-friendly interface

Technologies

  • Python with Streamlit
  • OpenWeatherMap API
  • Cursor AI for code generation
  • No prior coding experience required

Project Steps Preview

  1. 1

    Setting Up Your Project

    Create a new project folder and set up the basic structure with Cursor AI.

  2. 2

    Adding Weather API Integration

    Connect to the OpenWeatherMap API to fetch weather data for different locations.

  3. 3

    Enhancing the User Interface

    Create a clean, intuitive interface for users to interact with the weather app.

  4. 4

    Adding Additional Features

    Implement features like a 5-day forecast, location maps, and sunrise/sunset times.

  5. 5

    Error Handling and User Experience

    Add error messages, loading animations, and other UX improvements.

  6. 6

    Testing Your Application

    Run and test your weather app to ensure everything works as expected.

  7. 7

    Enhancing and Customizing

    Add custom styling, animations, and additional features to make the app your own.

  8. 8

    Deploying Your Weather App

    Learn how to deploy your app so others can use it.

Additional Resources

AI Coding Tools

  • Cursor

    The AI code editor featured in this course.

  • Replit

    Browser-based coding environment with AI features.

  • GitHub Copilot

    AI pair programmer that integrates with various editors.

  • Pythagora

    Specialized AI coding assistant for Python.

Learning Resources

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