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Cursor API

The Cursor API offers developers a free, AI-driven coding assistant that supports advanced code generation, refactoring, and documentation across multiple programming languages.

Developed by Cursor Inc.

Live API
99.95%Uptime
150msLatency
850Stars
API KeyAuth
NoCredit Card
RESTStyle
v1Version

Reference

API Endpoints

Endpoints

Available routes, request structures, and code examples.

Chat with Cursor AI for code assistance

Endpoint URL
https://api.cursor.com/v1/chat
Code Example
curl -X POST 'https://api.cursor.com/v1/chat' \
  -H 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'
Request Payload
{
  "message": "How to write a function in Python?"
}
Expected Response
{
  "response": "Use 'def' keyword: def function_name():"
}
Version:v1
Limit:Limited free tier

Integration

Quick Start

cURL ExampleREST
curl -X GET "https://api.cursor.com/v1/generate"

Docs

Technical Documentation

What this API does

The Cursor API is a RESTful service that enhances developer productivity through advanced code generation, refactoring, and documentation. Utilizing AI models like GPT-4, Claude, and Gemini, the API provides context-aware coding solutions tailored for various programming languages.

How it works

Developers interact with the Cursor API via standard RESTful requests, sending natural language prompts to generate or enhance code snippets. The AI processes these requests and returns relevant code improvements, ensuring that the outputs are aligned with the specific coding context.

Authentication

Access to the Cursor API requires an API key for authentication. Sign up on the official website to obtain your key and make requests securely.

Example usage

  • POST /generate - Generates code based on a provided prompt.
  • POST /refactor - Refactors existing code to improve readability and performance.
  • GET /docs - Retrieves documentation for supported programming languages.

Limits

The free tier allows up to 2,000 completions per month. Users can upgrade their plan for higher limits.

Ideal use cases

  • Assisting individual developers who require coding help.
  • Supporting development teams needing quick code suggestions.
  • Enhancing educational platforms that teach programming.
  • Integrating AI capabilities into existing IDEs for productivity.

Examples

Real-World Applications

  • Automate code generation from natural language prompts
  • Refactor legacy codebases for improved readability and performance
  • Generate comprehensive code documentation automatically
  • Integrate with CI/CD pipelines for improved code quality
  • Support multi-model AI development workflows

Evaluation

Advantages & Limitations

Advantages
  • ✓ Supports multiple advanced AI models for versatile code suggestions
  • ✓ Easy RESTful API integration into existing developer tools
  • ✓ Generous free tier with no credit card required
  • ✓ Supports multiple popular programming languages
  • ✓ Secure API key-based authentication
Limitations
  • ✗ No official SDKs available yet
  • ✗ Rate limits may restrict very high-volume use cases
  • ✗ Limited real-time collaboration features
  • ✗ Free tier limited to 2,000 completions per month
  • ✗ Lacks GraphQL or alternative API styles

Support

Frequently Asked Questions

Important Notice

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Last verified · Apr 30, 2026

The details on this page — including pricing, features, and availability — are based on our last review and may not reflect the provider's current offering. Providers update their products frequently, sometimes without prior notice.

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Features & Limits
Availability
Terms & Policies

Always visit the official provider website to confirm the latest pricing, terms, and feature availability before subscribing or integrating.

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External Resources

Documentation Official Website Pricing Details Postman Collection

API Specifications

v1
Pricing Model
Subscription with pay-as-you-go overages
Credit Card
Not Required
Response Formats
JSON
Supported Languages
10 Languages
SDK Support
REST Only
Rate Limit

60 requests per minute

Time to Hello World

Less than 15 minutes to get started with API key and initial integration

Free Tier

Hobby plan includes 2,000 completions per month with no credit card required

Best For

Individual developers, small teams, and enterprises seeking enhanced code productivity through AI

Not Ideal For

Projects requiring on-premises deployment or extremely high-frequency API calls

Tags

#agent#cursor#coding#Openai#claude#code-completion#ai-ide

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