In a game-changing move for student developers, Cursor has officially announced that verified students can now access Cursor Pro completely free for one full year. This announcement, which came on May 6, 2025, offers college students unprecedented access to one of the most powerful AI-powered code editors on the market.
As the world of AI and automation continues to evolve, tools like MCP (Model Context Protocol) are becoming increasingly essential for integrating diverse services and functionalities within platforms like Cursor. Recently, Cursor has added support for MCP servers, making it a powerful tool for developers and users alike. In this article, we'll delve into the setup process and explore how to leverage MCP in Cursor to enhance your workflow.
Cursor's custom modes allow you to create specialized AI assistants tailored to specific development tasks. This collection provides 50 ready-to-use custom modes covering a wide range of development scenarios, from debugging elusive bugs to designing system architecture.
Integrating DeepSeek models with Cursor IDE unlocks advanced AI-powered coding assistance at a fraction of the cost of proprietary solutions. This guide covers setup workflows, optimization strategies, and practical use cases to maximize productivity.
Recent updates to Google’s Gemini Pro 2.5 and Meta’s Llama 3 models have reshaped the AI landscape, but DeepSeek continues to stand out for developers prioritizing cost efficiency and specialized coding capabilities. This guide addresses critical questions about integrating DeepSeek models into Cursor, covering setup nuances, cost comparisons, and performance benchmarks.
Imagine an intelligent programming assistant embedded directly into your code editor. That’s exactly what Cursor offers — an AI-first code editor built on top of the familiar Visual Studio Code framework, designed to help developers write, understand, and improve code faster with smart AI suggestions. Cursor enhances productivity by providing powerful autocomplete features that predict your next code edits, even across multiple lines, saving you time and reducing errors.
