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Cursor 3

Cursor 3

Unified workspace for parallel local/cloud agents and MCPs

Website cursor.com
Overview

What it is

Cursor 3 is a unified workspace for building software with agents.

Intent

I need it when

Manage complex multi-repository projects without switching between tools and terminals

Cursor 3's agent-first interface supports inherently multi-workspace layouts, allowing humans and agents to work across different repos simultaneously. All local and cloud agents appear in a unified sidebar, eliminating context switching and providing clarity on agent work across projects.

Automate repetitive coding tasks and accelerate software development with AI agents

Cursor 3 provides a unified workspace where multiple agents run in parallel to write code autonomously. Users can manage local and cloud agents from a single interface, with seamless handoff between environments. Composer 2 frontier model enables fast iteration with high usage limits, reducing manual coding effort and accelerating delivery.

Review and merge code changes faster with better visibility into agent-generated diffs

The new diffs view in Cursor 3 simplifies code review with a cleaner UI for editing and verifying changes. Users can stage, commit, and manage PRs directly, enabling faster progression from commit to merged PR without leaving the workspace.

Extend agent capabilities with custom tools, skills, and integrations tailored to team workflows

Cursor Marketplace provides hundreds of plugins including MCPs, skills, and subagents. Teams can install plugins with one click or set up private team marketplaces for internal rules and plugins, enabling customization without vendor lock-in.

Keep long-running development tasks active while offline or switching between devices

Cursor 3 enables seamless handoff between local and cloud agents. Users can move agent sessions from local to cloud to keep tasks running while offline or move from cloud to local for testing and editing, ensuring continuity across work sessions.

Drop

Not a fit when

  • User requires offline-only development without cloud agent capabilities or internet connectivity
  • Organization prohibits third-party AI model usage or requires fully self-hosted code analysis solutions
  • Developer works exclusively in non-supported languages or frameworks where Cursor agents lack training data
  • Team needs real-time collaborative editing across multiple developers simultaneously on the same file
  • User requires guaranteed code privacy with zero data transmission to external model providers, even with privacy mode enabled
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Pricing

USD20 / monthly View pricing