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Overview

Cursor CLI is an AI-first code editor built on VS Code, trusted by Fortune 500 companies for its advanced capabilities. It features the proprietary Composer 1 model alongside support for Claude, GPT and Gemini models. The Composer feature enables instant code generations with parallel agent support for complex tasks.

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Latest Models

Cursor CLI provides access to cutting-edge models:
  • Composer 1 - Cursor’s proprietary model optimized for code editing
  • Claude Opus 4.6 - Anthropic’s most capable model, with a Thinking variant
  • Claude Sonnet 4.6 - Anthropic’s high-performance model
  • Claude Opus 4.5 - Previous generation Opus
  • Claude Sonnet 4.5 - Previous generation Sonnet
  • GPT-5.2 Codex High - OpenAI’s coding model at high reasoning effort
  • Gemini 3 Pro - Google’s advanced reasoning model
  • Auto - Lets Cursor pick the model for each request
Cursor’s Composer feature allows multiple agents to work in parallel, significantly speeding up complex multi-file changes.

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Authentication

Cursor CLI requires a Cursor API key:
Get your Cursor API key
  1. Sign up at Cursor
  2. Subscribe to Cursor Pro or Team plan
  3. Generate an API key in Cursor settings
  4. Set the environment variable: CURSOR_API_KEY=cursor-...
  5. In Blocks Dashboard, go to Dashboard → Agents
  6. Select Cursor CLI and paste your API key
Cursor API keys are available with Cursor Pro ($20/month) or Team plans. The API includes access to all supported models.

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Using Cursor CLI

Use the /cursor slash command to invoke Cursor CLI:
Cursor CLI must be explicitly invoked with the /cursor command and cannot be set as your default agent.

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Best For

  • VS Code integration (familiar interface)
  • Parallel agent workflows (multiple agents working together)
  • Instant code generations with Composer
  • Fortune 500-grade reliability
  • Complex multi-file refactoring
  • Teams already using VS Code
  • Access to multiple premium models in one subscription

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Cost

Cursor CLI uses your Cursor subscription:
  • Cursor Pro: $20/month (includes API access)
  • Cursor Team: Custom pricing for organizations
  • Check Cursor Pricing for details
  • All models included in subscription (no per-token billing)
  • Monitor usage in Cursor dashboard
Unlike pay-as-you-go API services, Cursor uses a subscription model with unlimited usage, making costs predictable.

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