Cursor vs. Local IDE with Extensions

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I’ve been using a local IDE (e.g., VS Code) with extensions like GitHub Copilot for code correction and generation. Recently, I came across Cursor , which claims to integrate AI deeply into the development workflow.

Key Questions:

  1. What unique features does Cursor offer compared to VS Code + extensions (e.g., Copilot, Tabnine)?
  2. Are there specific use cases (e.g., debugging, model deployment) where Cursor outperforms traditional setups?
  3. How does its AI-driven refactoring/documentation hold up in practice?

If you’ve transitioned from VS Code to Cursor, I’d love to hear about your experience!

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