Cursor 2.0 is the best update to any AI product I’ve seen so far.
I’ve been a Cursor fan since the day I first tried it. At first, I was blown away by how much it outperformed VS Code with Copilot. Then the real competition started - Claude Code, Gemini CLI, and GPT Codex entered the scene.
I stuck with Cursor as my daily AI coding tool because it offered the best workflow for AI-assisted development. It wasn’t about “vibe coding” only. The flexibility to use different models for different tasks under one pricing plan was the killer feature for me.
But as I started using GPT-Codex more (the CLI tool), I began to feel like Cursor was missing something. Those CLI-based tools felt more agentic - they understood context better, made fewer mistakes, and felt smarter overall. At that point, I was using Cursor for main development and GPT-Codex for tasks where I needed a real AI agent, not just a helpful LLM.
Then Cursor 2.0 dropped - and it completely changed the game.
Here’s why I think it’s the best AI coding tool right now:
1. Combining Agentic Coding with an IDE-First Experience
Developers do a lot of different things, so flexibility matters. Sometimes I want a full-on AI agent to handle the code while I review it. Other times, I just want a chat inside my IDE or a small helper for specific tasks.
In Cursor, I can do both - almost simultaneously. And switching between these modes feels smooth.
This seamless integration is what sets Cursor 2.0 apart. You’re not locked into one way of working. Need quick autocomplete? It’s there. Want full agentic autonomy? Switch modes instantly. The IDE-first approach means you never lose your development context.
2. The Composer Model is a Beast ⚡
Cursor has been testing models for a while - some available for free or with fewer tokens. Not long ago, they introduced the Cheetah model. It was fast and decent, but not quite at the level of GPT-5, Gemini 2.5, or Anthropic’s LLMs.
Turns out, that was just the teaser for their next big thing - the Composer 1 model. It’s blazing fast, and the code quality is surprisingly good.
In a fast-moving field like AI, there’s no single winner - each model shines in different areas:
- GPT-5 is great for complex coding
- Gemini 2.5 excels at refactoring
- Claude shines for UI work
- Composer hits the sweet spot between speed and intelligence
I often delegate quick coding changes to AI - things that don’t need deep planning or analysis, just need to be done fast so I don’t lose focus. That’s where Composer 1 works perfectly. And I’m honestly surprised by how often I reach for it.
3. Running Multiple Models on the Same Task
My favorite feature in Cursor 2.0 is running agent tasks with different models at the same time using Git worktrees. It lets me compare implementations from different models side by side and choose the best result for the project.
Running those agents in parallel next to Composer almost feels like the Cursor team is flexing how fast their model is.
This feature is incredibly powerful for production code. Instead of guessing which model will produce the best result, you can literally see them all side-by-side and pick the winner. It’s like having multiple developers working on the same problem simultaneously.
What This Means for Developers
Cursor 2.0 represents a significant leap forward in AI-assisted development. The combination of agentic capabilities, IDE integration, and the new Composer model creates an unparalleled coding experience. Whether you’re looking for quick code changes or complex multi-file refactoring, Cursor 2.0 delivers.
The update addresses the gap that existed between traditional IDE tools and CLI-based agentic tools. You no longer have to choose between convenience and capability - Cursor 2.0 gives you both.
Final Thoughts
The AI coding tool space is evolving rapidly, but Cursor 2.0 has set a new standard for what’s possible when you combine agentic AI with a polished IDE experience.