winget install --id=Anysphere.Cursor -eDescription
Cursor is a new, intelligent IDE, empowered by seamless integrations with AI. Built upon VSCode, Cursor is quick to learn, but can make you extraordinarily productive.
Cursor is available through winget as package ID Anysphere.Cursor, with version 3.5.33. Use the install command above to set it up on Windows without downloading a separate installer manually.
Why install it with winget
Cursor is one of the clearest examples of why WinPkg should rank on app queries: people often want a fast way to install it on a new machine, compare it with alternatives, and keep the package ID handy for repeatable setup.
- •Makes it easy to restore Cursor during a new PC setup or after reinstalling Windows
- •Keeps the package ID visible, so the same command can be reused in setup scripts
- •Lets you keep Cursor alongside other coding tools in a repeatable workstation bootstrap
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