Install Cursor IDE and configure authentication. Triggers on "install cursor", "setup cursor", "cursor authentication", "cursor login", "cursor license". Use when working with cursor install auth functionality. Trigger with phrases like "cursor install auth", "cursor auth", "cursor".
npxskills add jeremylongshore/claude-code-plugins-plus-skills--skill cursor-install-authLoading…
Install Cursor IDE and authenticate your account. Covers all platforms, plan activation, and VS Code migration.
# Option 1: Direct download
open https://cursor.com/download
# Option 2: Homebrew
brew install --cask cursor
After install, drag Cursor.app to Applications. First launch may require: System Settings > Privacy & Security > Allow.
# Download AppImage
curl -fSL https://download.cursor.com/linux/appImage/x64 -o cursor.AppImage
chmod +x cursor.AppImage
./cursor.AppImage
# Or via .deb (Debian/Ubuntu)
curl -fSL https://download.cursor.com/linux/deb/x64 -o cursor.deb
sudo dpkg -i cursor.deb
Add to PATH for terminal launching:
# Add to ~/.bashrc or ~/.zshrc
alias cursor='/path/to/cursor.AppImage'
Download installer from cursor.com/download. Run the .exe installer. Cursor installs per-user (no admin required by default).
After sign-in, your plan is automatically active:
| Plan | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0/mo | 50 slow premium requests/month, Tab completions (limited) |
| Pro | $20/mo | 500 fast premium requests/month, unlimited Tab, all models |
| Business | $40/user/mo | Pro features + Privacy Mode enforced, SSO, admin dashboard |
| Enterprise | Custom | Business + SCIM, SLA, dedicated support |
Upgrade at: cursor.com/settings
On first launch, Cursor detects existing VS Code installations and offers one-click import:
settings.json preferencesFor extensions not in Open VSX, install via .vsix:
.vsix from VS Code Marketplace websiteCmd+Shift+P > Extensions: Install from VSIX...[ ] Sign in and verify plan (cursor.com/settings)
[ ] Import VS Code settings (if applicable)
[ ] Set default shell: Cursor Settings > Terminal > Default Profile
[ ] Configure privacy mode: Cursor Settings > General > Privacy Mode
[ ] Set default AI model: Cursor Settings > Models
[ ] Verify Tab completions work: type code, see ghost text
[ ] Verify Chat works: Cmd+L, ask a question
[ ] Install missing extensions from Open VSX
| Platform | Settings Path |
|---|---|
| macOS | ~/Library/Application Support/Cursor/User/settings.json |
| Linux | ~/.config/Cursor/User/settings.json |
| Windows | %APPDATA%\Cursor\User\settings.json |
| Issue | Fix |
|---|---|
| Sign-in loop (browser redirects back) | Clear browser cookies for cursor.com, try incognito |
| "License not found" after payment | Sign out and sign back in; check email matches |
| Extensions missing after migration | Search Open VSX Registry; install via VSIX if needed |
| Cursor opens as blank window (Linux) | Try --disable-gpu flag: cursor --disable-gpu |
| Auto-update fails | Download latest installer from cursor.com/download |
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Create or update AgentSkills. Use when designing, structuring, or packaging skills with scripts, references, and assets.
Create or update AgentSkills. Use when designing, structuring, or packaging skills with scripts, references, and assets.
Set up and use 1Password CLI (op). Use when installing the CLI, enabling desktop app integration, signing in (single or multi-account), or reading/injecting/running secrets via op.
CLI to manage emails via IMAP/SMTP. Use `himalaya` to list, read, write, reply, forward, search, and organize emails from the terminal. Supports multiple accounts and message composition with MML (MIME Meta Language).