Install Cursor IDE as an Application on your Linux System
If you’re like me, you’re always on the lookout for new tools that can enhance your programming experience. Recently, I came across a tweet by Andrej Karpathy about using VS Code Cursor with Sonnet 3.5, and it got me curious.
If you’re excited to try out Cursor Code Editor on your Linux machine, You can download the AppImage from their official website.
But if you find it inconvenient to launch the AppImage manually each time, you’re in the right place. In this guide, I’ll walk you through the process of integrating Cursor IDE into your system as a fully-fledged Linux application. With these simple steps, you’ll have Cursor IDE up and running seamlessly, just like any other application on your desktop.
Let’s get started!
Step-by-Step Installation Guide
Step 1: Create a Folder for Cursor IDE
First things first, let’s create a dedicated folder for Cursor IDE. Open your terminal and run the following command:
