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Cursor's agent mode can plan and execute changes across multiple files, which goes further than simple line-by-line autocomplete tools. It indexes the whole open project for context, so suggestions and agent-driven edits account for how a function or type is actually used elsewhere in the codebase rather than guessing from the current file alone, and you can point it at a specific set of files or a whole directory for a scoped multi-file refactor.

Generated changes are generally sound and well-scoped, though larger refactors still benefit from careful review before merging. Inline edits tend to respect existing code style and naming conventions already present in the file, and agent-mode diffs are presented clearly enough to review each changed file individually rather than accepting a sweeping, unreviewable patch.

Being a fork of VS Code means existing extensions and shortcuts carry over, so the learning curve is mostly about the new AI features. Settings, themes, and most extensions migrate automatically on first launch, and the inline chat/edit commands sit in familiar keyboard-shortcut territory for anyone coming from VS Code's own command palette conventions.