Install Cursor in AI
From the Cursor cheat sheet · Setup · verified Jul 2026
Install Cursor
Install the desktop app, enable its shell command, and open a folder.
bash
# macOS or Windows
# Download and run the installer from:
# https://cursor.com/download
# Open the Command Palette and run:
# Shell Command: Install 'cursor' command in PATH📌 Cursor provides native installers for macOS, Windows, and Linux
💡 Import VS Code settings during first-run onboarding if useful
🔍 The shell command may require restarting the terminal
🎯 Open a project folder so Cursor can build its codebase index
installdesktopclieditor
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