Cursor, meet Code

1. Cursor, meet Code

Hi, and welcome back! In this video, we’ll explore Cursor’s core features — the ones that make it far more than just “VS Code with AI.”

2. AI models in Cursor

Cursor runs on multiple AI models like GPT, Claude, and Gemini. We can switch between them using the model dropdown, or select Auto and let Cursor pick the best one. Auto mode even detects performance drops and automatically switches models for improved efficiency.

3. Max mode

For large projects, we can turn on Max Mode. Normally, Cursor can read about 200k tokens — roughly 15,000 lines of code. With Max Mode enabled, it handles even larger contexts, perfect for monorepos or deeply connected systems.

4. Tab autocomplete

Cursor’s Tab feature makes writing code faster and smarter. When we start typing, it predicts multi-line completions based on our codebase, recent edits, and even linter feedback.

5. Tab autocomplete

Let’s open a new file: index.html file. As we begin typing, Cursor instantly suggests the rest: the <head>, <body>, and boilerplate tags as ghost text. We press Tab to accept or Escape to reject. It doesn’t just guess the next word — it understands context.

6. More than just autocomplete

Tab can autocomplete multiple lines, add missing imports, and suggest changes based on recent edits or errors.

7. Inline edit

Next up is Inline Edit — the fastest way to modify existing code using plain English. We just highlight the section we want to change and press Cmd + K. Then describe what we need. Let's select the <h1> element and say: “Change the heading to say ‘Welcome to My AI Website’ and center it.” Cursor instantly applies the edit. We can also ask quick questions by highlighting the code and choosing the quick edit option— for example: “What does this meta tag do?” Cursor explains it inline without changing our code. If we want a deeper answer, we‘ll send the selection to Chat.

8. Agent chat

Then there’s Agent Chat, our interactive AI assistant inside Cursor. We open it with Cmd + I. We can talk to the agent just like a teammate — ask it to generate tests, refactor modules, or even fix bugs across files. It can read and modify our project, understand dependencies, and apply changes safely. Each tab remembers its own context and model, so we can work on multiple threads in parallel.

9. Plan, Agent and Ask modes

Inside the cursor agent, we have agent mode, plan, and ask mode. Plan Mode is for big, multi-step tasks. When enabled, Cursor creates a detailed plan before writing code. Let’s try this prompt: “Create a portfolio website in HTML and use TailwindCSS for styling.” The Agent reads our codebase, asks clarifying questions, and drafts a step-by-step plan in markdown. We review, edit, and approve it. Cursor executes the plan, updating files and managing dependencies. Plans are saved in our workspace for our team to reuse or refine. We can also switch to Agent Mode, which generates files with the relevant code based on our prompt. If we open the website, Cursor generates an impressive demo app, which we can adjust to our needs. The third mode, Ask Mode, is for focused questions, like debugging or syntax help. For example: “What’s the best way to make this responsive?” We’ll get an instant answer explaining how to make the page responsive.

10. Let's practice!

Let's practice!

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