YouTipCursor Installation |
Cursor is a cross-platform code editor that supports Windows, macOS, and Linux systems.
Download page on the official Cursor website: https://www.cursor.com/downloads.
Minimum System Requirements:
| Operating System | Version Requirement | Architecture Support |
|---|---|---|
| Windows | Windows 10 version 1903 or higher | x64, ARM64 |
| macOS | macOS 10.15 Catalina or higher | Intel x64, Apple Silicon (M1/M2) |
| Linux | Ubuntu 18.04+, Debian 10+, RHEL 8+, SUSE 15+ | x64, ARM64 |
Hardware Requirements:
- Memory (RAM): Minimum 4GB, recommended 8GB or more
- Storage: At least 2GB of available disk space
- Processor: x64 or ARM64 processor supporting SSE2
- Network Connection: Stable internet connection (required for AI features)
- Display: Resolution of at least 1024x768
By default, visiting the official Cursor website at https://www.cursor.com/ will automatically match the installer package to your system. For example, if I am using macOS, a "Download for macOS" button will appear:
- Windows: Download the `.exe` installer package
- macOS: Download the `.dmg` disk image file
- Linux: Download the `.deb` (Ubuntu/Debian) or `.rpm` (RHEL/SUSE) package
I. Windows System
Open a browser and visit the official Cursor website: https://www.cursor.com/.
Click the "Download for Windows" button on the page to download the Cursor installer (exe file).
Double-click the downloaded installer to launch the installation program.
Follow the prompts to select the installation path. It is recommended to use the default path.
Click the "Install" button and wait for the installation to complete.
Once installed, click the "Finish" button to launch the Cursor editor.
II. macOS System
Open a browser and visit the official Cursor website: https://www.cursor.com/, then click the "Download for Mac" button on the page to download the Cursor installer (dmg file).
Double-click the downloaded dmg file, drag the Cursor application icon to the "Applications" folder, and the installation will be complete.
Open the "Applications" folder, double-click the Cursor icon, and launch the editor.
III. Linux System
Open a browser and visit the official Cursor website: https://www.cursor.com/, then click the "Download for Linux" button on the page to select the installer package suitable for your Linux distribution (deb or rpm file).
Debian/Ubuntu Systems:
sudo dpkg -i cursor__amd64.deb sudo apt-get install -fFedora/Red Hat Systems:
Use the following command to install the rpm package:
sudo rpm -ivh cursor__x86_64.rpmRegistration and Login
After installing the package, you need to configure some settings. We will select Chinese for the language:
If VS Code was previously installed on this machine, you can import its extensions:
When using Cursor for the first time, you need to register a new account or log in with an existing one. You can also log in via authorization from GitHub, etc.
You can leave the defaults checked here, and click the "Continue" button to complete the setup: