PawanOsman/OpenCursor

What is it?

Key features

• 01Agent, Ask, and Plan modes with configurable permissions for file edits and commands
• 02Connects to hosted APIs, subscription accounts, custom OpenAI- or Anthropic-compatible endpoints, and local Ollama or llama.cpp models
• 03Semantic and lexical code search with an incremental local index
• 04Per-hunk change review with Keep All and Undo All
• 05MCP server support, hooks, reusable skills, and subagents

Use cases

• Running an AI coding assistant fully offline with a local GGUF model and local embeddings
• Using existing API keys or subscription accounts inside VS Code without switching editors
• Asking questions about a codebase in read-only Ask mode before making changes
• Indexing a specific library's documentation so the agent can reference it with @Docs

Quick start

1. 1

   Install OpenCursor Agent from the VS Code Marketplace

2. 2

   Connect a model under Providers in the OpenCursor Settings, or configure Ollama or llama.cpp

3. 3

   Enable a model in Models, select it in the composer, and describe your task

4. 4

   Review tool activity and file changes, then keep or undo the edits

Things to know

• !Requires VS Code 1.96 or newer.
• !Some features download native runtimes or model files on first use, so offline use needs preparation.
• !Hosted models need your own accounts or API keys, and availability depends on the provider.

Topics

FAQ

What is OpenCursor?

Open-source AI coding agent for VS Code that works with your own models, including hosted APIs, accounts, and local Ollama or llama.cpp. OpenCursor is a Cursor-style chat and coding agent that runs inside VS Code. It can read and edit files, search code, run terminal commands, and show each file change so you can keep or undo it. Tasks run in modes such as Agent, Ask (read-only), and Plan, and permission settings control which actions need approval.

Is OpenCursor free to use? What license does it have?

OpenCursor is open source under the MIT license. Check the license terms before using it in commercial products.

Is OpenCursor still maintained?

Actively maintained. The last commit to OpenCursor was on Sep 25, 2026.

What can I use OpenCursor for?

Running an AI coding assistant fully offline with a local GGUF model and local embeddings Using existing API keys or subscription accounts inside VS Code without switching editors Asking questions about a codebase in read-only Ask mode before making changes Indexing a specific library's documentation so the agent can reference it with @Docs

How do I install OpenCursor?

Install OpenCursor Agent from the VS Code Marketplace Connect a model under Providers in the OpenCursor Settings, or configure Ollama or llama.cpp Enable a model in Models, select it in the composer, and describe your task Review tool activity and file changes, then keep or undo the edits

Where can I get OpenCursor?

The source code and installation instructions are on GitHub: https://github.com/PawanOsman/OpenCursor