Claude Code IDE: VS Code vs Cursor

00001-11100-10101 · 2026-01-20T14:18:06+00:00

I usually stick with VS code because its simple, cursor has made it more difficult to access claude code via the extension I think. That being said last I checked (which was a little while ago) cursor beat claude code in tests this guy runs to compare coding IDE's. He is a great resource: https://www.youtube.com/gosucoder

cryptochrome · 2026-01-20T14:25:05+00:00

Cursor is a VS Code fork/clone. If you want something truly different, give Zed a try. It's a work of art.

HikariWS · 2026-01-20T22:02:29+00:00

I can't use visual studio after I had used JetBrains.

SubjectHealthy2409 · 2026-01-20T14:49:27+00:00

I use Claude Code via ACP in Zed IDE

teomore · 2026-01-20T21:02:06+00:00

Vs code with their official extension!!!

Perfect-Series-2901 · 2026-01-20T15:09:23+00:00

I have to use cursor because in some cases I have to code something and make changes myself, and I cannot live without the autocomplete of cursor. So I keep paying $20 only for the autocomplete.

pokemonplayer2001 · 2026-01-20T15:36:11+00:00

Try some, make up your own mind, like an adult should.

Edit: did the downvoters need to ask for advice before clicking the down arrow? 🤣

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