Where to find it
Start at https://www.cursor.com/. macOS, Windows, and Linux.
Desktop app and setup
Cursor publishes installers for macOS, Windows, and Linux; choose the installer that matches your processor and operating system.
Your first useful workflow
- Download Cursor, run the installer, then complete onboarding for shortcuts, theme, and terminal settings.
- Open one existing repository and let the editor understand that project before asking for a change.
- Ask for a small, scoped plan tied to named files and acceptance checks.
- Review the diff and run the relevant tests before accepting the edit.
What to watch for
AI-generated code can appear plausible while breaking conventions, security assumptions, or tests. Keep changes small and make the test or verification step explicit.
Go deeper with Troiana
Use the platform-specific techniques, prompt patterns, and verification habits in the Troiana AI Hub once you have completed the initial setup.