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cursor-install-auth
Install Cursor IDE and configure authentication across macOS, Linux, and Windows. Triggers on "install cursor", "setup cursor", "cursor authentication", "cursor login", "cursor license", "cursor download".
Install this agent skill to your Project
npx add-skill https://github.com/jeremylongshore/claude-code-plugins-plus-skills/tree/main/plugins/saas-packs/cursor-pack/skills/cursor-install-auth
SKILL.md
Cursor Install & Auth
Install Cursor IDE and authenticate your account. Covers all platforms, plan activation, and VS Code migration.
Installation
macOS
# 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.
Linux
# 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'
Windows
Download installer from cursor.com/download. Run the .exe installer. Cursor installs per-user (no admin required by default).
Authentication
First Launch Sign-In
- Launch Cursor
- Click Sign In in the welcome screen
- Choose auth method:
- GitHub (recommended for developers)
- Email + password
- Browser opens for OAuth flow
- Approve the authorization
- Return to Cursor -- it detects the auth automatically
Plan Activation
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
VS Code Migration
On first launch, Cursor detects existing VS Code installations and offers one-click import:
What Migrates Automatically
- Settings:
settings.jsonpreferences - Keybindings: Custom keyboard shortcuts
- Extensions: Re-installs compatible extensions from Open VSX Registry
- Themes: Color themes and icon packs
- Snippets: User-defined code snippets
What Does NOT Migrate
- Microsoft-exclusive extensions: GitHub Copilot, Live Share, Remote-SSH (MS marketplace only)
- Extension state: Login states, extension-specific databases
- Workspace trust: Need to re-trust workspaces
Manual Extension Installation
For extensions not in Open VSX, install via .vsix:
- Download
.vsixfrom VS Code Marketplace website - In Cursor:
Cmd+Shift+P>Extensions: Install from VSIX... - Select the downloaded file
Post-Install Configuration Checklist
[ ] 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
Settings File Locations
| Platform | Settings Path |
|---|---|
| macOS | ~/Library/Application Support/Cursor/User/settings.json |
| Linux | ~/.config/Cursor/User/settings.json |
| Windows | %APPDATA%\Cursor\User\settings.json |
Troubleshooting
| 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 |
Enterprise Considerations
- Domain verification: Enterprise admins verify company domain before enabling team features
- Managed deployment: Distribute Cursor via MDM (macOS) or SCCM (Windows) with pre-configured settings
- Offline install: Download the installer package for distribution behind firewalls (auth still requires network)
- SSO bypass: First login can use email/password; SSO enforcement applied after team admin configures SAML
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