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Troiana field guide · AI code editor

How to use Cursor

Working with AI inside a real codebase: planning a change, editing files, reviewing diffs, and testing the result.

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.

Open the official download page →

Your first useful workflow

  1. Download Cursor, run the installer, then complete onboarding for shortcuts, theme, and terminal settings.
  2. Open one existing repository and let the editor understand that project before asking for a change.
  3. Ask for a small, scoped plan tied to named files and acceptance checks.
  4. 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.

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