Cursor CLI

Cursor CLI provides AI coding assistance directly in your terminal. It streamlines code tasks, runs agents, and speeds up your workflow. Built for developers, teams, and fast-moving builders.

Key Highlights

• Simple CLI that fits existing dev workflows
• Background Agents for longer tasks
• Maximum context windows on higher tiers
• Works with top models: OpenAI, Claude, and Gemini
• Team controls: Privacy Mode, RBAC, and SSO
• Scales from solo to enterprise with pooled usage and analytics
• Priority support on business plans

What Makes It Different

• Unified CLI for agents, automation, and team governance
• Multi‑model support with high usage limits on Ultra
• Background Agents and long context for complex work
• Admin, billing, and security features built for orgs

Features & Capabilities

• Run AI agents from the terminal to assist with coding tasks
• Automate repetitive steps and script it into your workflow
• Configure context size and advanced options on higher plans
• Use leading models and switch based on your needs
• Team features include privacy controls, analytics, and SSO
• Enterprise options add SCIM, pooled usage, and API access

User Ratings and Testimonials

Cursor CLI has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 95 reviews, on Product Hunt.

• Users praise smooth integration with development workflows
• The CLI feels intuitive and efficient for managing code projects
• Some report setup challenges for new installs
• A few note that advanced features can take extra configuration time

Pricing & Value

• Hobby: Free with Pro two-week trial, limited Agent requests, and limited Tab completions.
• Pro: $20/month for extended Agent limits, unlimited Tab completions, and Background Agents with maximum context windows.
• Ultra: $200/month with 20x usage on OpenAI, Claude, and Gemini models plus priority access to new features.
• Teams: $40 per user/month adds Privacy Mode, centralized billing, usage analytics, role-based access control, and SAML/OIDC SSO.
• Enterprise: Custom pricing includes pooled usage, invoice billing, SCIM management, AI Code Tracking API, and priority support.

The free Hobby plan includes a Pro two-week trial. This gives you time to test premium features before paying.