1. What Is Cursor?
Cursor is an advanced code editor developed based on Visual Studio Code (VS Code) technology, specifically designed to enhance programming efficiency and deeply integrate AI features. It not only retains the powerful functionalities and user interface of VS Code but also introduces special features that support AI.
2. The Relationship Between Cursor and VS Code
Cursor is a branch based on VS Code, so it inherits the core functionalities and user interface of VS Code. The development team of Cursor regularly synchronizes updates with the VS Code version to ensure it includes the latest features and improvements. This way, Cursor users can not only enjoy the stable development environment provided by VS Code but also leverage the advantages of Cursor’s AI capabilities.
3. Steps to Migrate from VS Code to Cursor
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Download and Install: Go to the official Cursor website to obtain and install the latest version of the Cursor software. -
Import VS Code Configuration: In Cursor, go to “Settings” > “General” > “Account” options, and use the “VS Code Import” feature to import your VS Code extensions, user settings, and shortcuts. This step allows you to seamlessly continue using your VS Code configuration in Cursor, avoiding the need to reset everything.
[Directly sync your local VS Code repository and configuration, and you can start coding right away]
4. Three Core Features of Cursor
Cursor significantly enhances programming convenience and efficiency through its unique features, enabling developers to fully utilize AI technology to accelerate software development. Here are the three core features of Cursor:
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Intelligent Codebase Understanding: Users can query information directly from the codebase through a chat interface or reference specific files or documents. This method is excellent for quickly obtaining solutions or conducting code reviews, and users can effortlessly insert model-generated code snippets with a click.
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Copilot++: With Cursor’s Copilot++ feature, pressing the Tab key allows the editor to predict and auto-complete code based on context. This not only speeds up code writing but also provides real-time intelligent suggestions when handling complex code, significantly improving development efficiency.
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Cmd-K Natural Language Programming: Cursor’s Cmd-K feature allows users to write and modify code using natural language commands. Users can quickly execute complex programming tasks by simply entering straightforward commands like “add a new method” or “modify function parameters.”
5. How to Use Cursor?
Currently, to use Cursor, simply download and install it. However, the basic version is only available for two weeks; if you wish to continue using it, you must subscribe to Pro Plus or the Enterprise version.
6. How to Subscribe to Cursor Pro Plus?
Due to limitations of the basic version, you need to subscribe to upgrade to the Cursor Pro Plus version, which also supports Claude Opus usage up to 10 times a day!!!
Most overseas services require Visa and MasterCard types of cards for payment, and domestic dual-currency credit cards cannot complete the payment either. Next, we will step by step: teach you how to obtain a foreign virtual credit card that can be used stably for a long time through Alipay.
Subscription Steps:
(1) Open the Cursor official website and click on Pricing.
(2) Click the Get Started button for the corresponding version to enter the subscription page.
(3) After entering the subscription page, keep the page open and go apply for a virtual card for binding.
(4) Visit the WildCard official website and click the “Login/Register” button in the upper right corner.
WildCard Official Website: https://wildcard.com.cn/i/UPGPT
(5) Complete account registration using a +86 mobile number.
(6) Enter the backend, click on “My Cards” in the left navigation bar. Select the card usage period and scan the code to pay for the virtual credit card annual fee.
Note: By using the link provided in this article https://wildcard.com.cn/i/UPGPT to enter the WildCard official website or using the invitation code “UPGPT”, you can receive discounts!
(7) Click “My Cards” again to view all information about the virtual credit card.
(8) Click the “Recharge” button and follow the prompts to recharge using Alipay.
The subscription fee for Cursor Pro is $20 per month, so your recharge amount should be no less than $20.
(9) In the sidebar, select “Payment Services,” then choose Cursor services.
(10) Copy the current virtual card information and bind it to the previous Cursor card binding page. You can refer to the binding format for Claude below; they are the same.
At this point, you can complete the subscription process for Cursor Pro, which takes about 10 minutes.
Special Reminder: This tutorial has been practically tested to ensure it is real and effective. I have been using this method to subscribe to “ChatGPT Plus” for over a year without encountering any issues. Additionally, the entire activation process can be completed in just ten minutes!
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