Cursor Starter Guide

Customization

  • How do I change the theme in Cursor?
    You can change the theme in Cursor through the Command Palette or Settings. Cursor supports all VS Code themes and has its own theme options.
  • How do I install extensions in Cursor?
    You can install extensions in Cursor through the Extensions view, just like in VS Code. Open it with Ctrl+Shift+X (Cmd+Shift+X on Mac), search for an extension, and click Install.
  • Can I customize Cursor's keyboard shortcuts?
    Yes, you can customize keyboard shortcuts in Cursor just like in VS Code. Open the Keyboard Shortcuts editor with Ctrl+K Ctrl+S (Cmd+K Cmd+S on Mac) and change any binding.
  • How do I change Cursor's AI model settings?
    You can change Cursor's AI model settings in the Settings menu under the AI tab. Open Settings with Ctrl+, (Cmd+, on Mac), go to 'AI', and select your preferred model from the dropdown.
  • How do I set up a custom prompt in Cursor?
    You can set up a custom prompt in Cursor by using the 'Rules for AI' feature in Settings. Go to Settings > AI > Rules for AI and enter your instructions there.
  • Can I use Cursor with Vim keybindings?
    Yes, Cursor supports Vim keybindings through the Vim extension. Install it from the Extensions view, and you can enable Vim mode in Settings.