Cursor, the AI-first code editor, has expanded its reach by integrating with JetBrains IDEs, including IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm, and WebStorm. This move, detailed on the Cursor Blog, utilizes the Agent Client Protocol (ACP) to bring advanced AI coding capabilities to millions of developers.
This integration allows developers to harness Cursor's AI agents directly within their preferred JetBrains environments. Users can select from a range of leading AI models, such as those from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google, optimizing for specific coding tasks. Cursor's secure codebase indexing and semantic search are combined with JetBrains' deep code intelligence.
Seamless AI Integration
The partnership promises to enhance developer productivity by embedding sophisticated AI assistance without requiring a shift in development tools. According to Aleksey Stukalov, Head of IDEs Division at JetBrains, the company's mission is to bring the best industry innovations to its users. The inclusion of Cursor as an ACP-compliant agent aligns with this goal, offering powerful AI assistance while developers remain in control.
Getting Started
Users can install the Cursor ACP directly through the JetBrains AI chat interface. Authentication is handled via an existing Cursor account. The ACP is available at no cost for all users on paid Cursor plans. Further details are available in the official documentation.
Future Prospects
This initial integration serves as a foundation for deeper collaboration between Cursor and JetBrains. The company expresses enthusiasm for extending agentic coding capabilities to a broader developer audience, building on the momentum of advancements like AI Agents Usher in Software Development's Third Era. This expansion follows previous efforts to bring advanced JetBrains IDEs AI features to market, including earlier integrations with models like OpenAI Codex. Cursor's own advancements, such as its ability to Cursor Agents Automate Testing, Ship Code Visually, are now more accessible.