Cursor is a new, intelligent IDE, empowered by seamless integrations with AI. Built upon VSCode, Cursor is quick to learn, but can make you extraordinarily productive.
Publisher’s description
What is Cursor?
Cursor is a proprietary ides & code editor program for Windows from Anysphere.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and ARM64 as EXE (Inno Setup). It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 3.20.14, released on September 11, 2026. 259 versions are listed since July 7, 2024, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 88 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
On Windows it registers 140 file types, including .xhtml, .shtml, .java, .jsp and .txt. Similar programs include OpenCode, Apache NetBeans and Node.js (LTS).
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Frequent updates (about 88 a year)
- Opens 140 file types
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
In short: Cursor is an ides & code editor tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Cursor safe to download?
- The file is served by downloads.cursor.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
67508E9BE8187996F48328F16297B411487A2A74D9ACFF5625C90E656E7502DD· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 259 versions ›259 versions over 3 years · about 88 a year
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Anysphere.Cursor -escoop install extras/cursorCursorUserSetup-x64-3.20.14.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask cursorInformation
- Publisher
- Anysphere
- Category
- IDEs & code editors
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 3.20.14
- Released
- September 11, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 15, 2024
- Versions listed
- 259
- Updates / year
- 87.6
- Website
- cursor.com
- winget ID
- Anysphere.Cursor
- Scoop package
- extras/cursor
File types it opens (140)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cursor free?
Cursor is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Cursor safe to download?
The download comes from downloads.cursor.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Cursor with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Cursor be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Cursor run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Cursor?
The versions page lists all 259 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 7, 2024.
Can I use Cursor without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Cursor?
OpenCode, Apache NetBeans, Node.js (LTS), RStudio and Haxe. The alternatives page compares them.
