Cursor Complete Guide
21 posts in this series
Complete Guide to Cursor Agent Mode: Start AI-Powered Automation in 3 Steps (2026)
Master Agent mode from scratch and let AI automatically create files, install dependencies, and fix bugs. Includes 5 real-world case studies to get you started with Cursor automation.
Stop Using Cursor Wrong! The Right Way to Use These 3 Core Features
What's the real difference between Chat, Composer, and Tab completion? When should you use each one? How to remember shortcuts without forgetting? What mistakes do beginners make? This article explains everything in plain English.
Cursor Agent Mode Complete Guide: Let AI Handles Your Coding
Master the workflow difference between Chat and Agent Mode with 3 core techniques to double your development speed, avoiding 4 common pitfalls for true AI-driven programming.
Complete Guide to Cursor Composer: Multi-File Editing Techniques & Real-World Cases
Master the differences between Cursor Composer and Chat, learn the 5-second decision method, golden rules for multi-file editing, and 7 pitfall-avoidance tips, with an axios migration case study to double your development efficiency
Complete Guide to Cursor Rules: Making AI Generate Spec-Compliant Code (With Practical Setup)
Learn to configure Cursor Rules in 5 minutes to make AI generate code that perfectly matches your project standards. Includes configuration methods, practical examples, and 2026 latest features.
Cursor Agent in Large Projects: 7 Solutions to Missing Files and Wrong Code
Hard-earned lessons from late-night debugging. From context management to task splitting and code review - boost your Agent success rate from 50% to 90% in large projects
Complete Cursor Pro Subscription Guide: Pricing, Payment Methods, Student Discount & Money-Saving Tips (2026)
Is Cursor Pro worth $20/month? Does it support Alipay? How can students get 1 year free? This comprehensive guide covers Cursor subscription pricing, payment methods, student benefits, and legitimate money-saving strategies.
Complete Guide to Integrating DeepSeek API with Cursor: Step-by-Step Configuration to Reduce Monthly Costs from $20 to ¥5
Learn how to configure DeepSeek API in Cursor IDE for cost-effective AI programming. Complete setup guide with cost analysis, feature limitations, and troubleshooting tips to reduce monthly expenses from $145 to $2-5.
Cursor Free Tier Complete Guide: Maximizing Your 50 Requests + 2000 Completions
Cursor's free tier offers 50 Premium requests and 2000 code completions monthly. This comprehensive guide explains quota calculation rules, 4 solutions when limits are reached, and 6 practical tips to extend your free quota by a month.
Cursor Agent Mode in Practice: 10 Tips I Learned the Hard Way Over Three Months
From 2 AM debugging nightmares to seamless collaboration—real-world experience, pitfalls to avoid, and productivity tips for truly mastering your AI coding assistant
Complete Guide to Cursor Codebase Indexing: Principles, Configuration & @ Symbol Mastery
Master Cursor AI's core functionality from indexing principles to .cursorignore configuration. Boost code suggestion accuracy by 3x and development efficiency by 60%
Complete Guide to Cursor .cursorignore Configuration: 3 Key Strategies for Large Project Indexing Optimization
Learn how to optimize Cursor AI's codebase indexing with .cursorignore configuration to solve slow indexing and AI accuracy issues in large projects. Includes configuration templates, monorepo optimization strategies, and best practices.
Complete Cursor MCP Tutorial: How to Connect AI with External Tools
A detailed guide to Model Context Protocol (MCP) concepts, configuration steps, and real-world applications. Includes GitHub, database, and API integration examples to extend Cursor's AI capabilities.
Cursor Error Troubleshooting Guide: 10+ Solutions for API Key, Model, Network Issues
Stuck with Cursor errors? This guide covers 10+ common issues and solutions, including invalid API keys, unsupported models, lost chat history, and more - your 5-minute quick reference.
Complete Guide to Cursor Network Issues: From Proxy Configuration to HTTP/2 Troubleshooting
Can't connect Cursor to the internet? Solve proxy configuration, HTTP/2 errors, and corporate network restrictions all at once. Three days of troubleshooting condensed to save you 72 hours
Cursor Tab Completion Not Working? Complete Troubleshooting Guide with 7 Solutions
Cursor Tab completion suddenly stopped working? From quota checks and IME conflicts to keybinding issues, this complete troubleshooting guide helps you pinpoint the problem in 2 minutes, solving 70% of cases on the spot.
Free Cursor Alternative: Cline + DeepSeek Setup Guide (Monthly Cost Under $1)
From $20/month Cursor Pro to $1/month Cline+DeepSeek - this tutorial shows you how to complete the setup in 5 minutes, retain 80% functionality while saving 97% costs, with real usage data and pitfall guide included
Complete Guide to Fixing Bugs with Cursor: An Efficient Workflow from Error Analysis to Solution Verification
Master the systematic approach to Cursor AI-assisted debugging: comprehensive error collection, precise context provision, rational solution selection, and rigorous verification testing to boost debug efficiency by 6x.
Refactoring Code with Cursor? These Tips Will Make You Twice as Productive
A comprehensive guide on using Cursor AI for code refactoring, including function extraction, logic optimization, and type annotations. Learn practical techniques to improve code quality and avoid common pitfalls.
Cursor Advanced Tips: 10 Practical Methods to Double Development Efficiency (2026 Edition)
From shortcuts to Prompt optimization, from cost control to disaster recovery - master these 10 Cursor advanced tips to boost AI coding efficiency by 60% and reduce monthly costs by 40%. Includes a 3-week progressive learning plan.
AI Keeps Writing Wrong Code? Master These 5 Prompt Techniques to Boost Efficiency by 50%
A hands-on guide to 5 immediately effective Cursor Prompt techniques that help AI truly understand your requirements and generate accurate code, from structured templates to Plan Mode demonstrations
