On June 4, 2025, Cursor, an AI-driven code editor, officially announced the release of version 1.0. This major update marks Cursor's transition from the testing phase to a mature product, providing developers with a smarter and more efficient programming experience. As a development environment based on the Visual Studio Code branch and deeply integrated with AI features, Cursor 1.0 introduces several innovative functions aimed at optimizing code review, debugging, and development processes, significantly enhancing productivity. Here are the latest updates compiled by AIbase to give you a comprehensive understanding of the highlights of this release.
BugBot: Automated Code Review and Fixing
One of the core highlights of Cursor 1.0 is BugBot, an intelligent code review tool. BugBot can automatically analyze pull requests (PRs) on GitHub, identify potential code errors and issues, and leave detailed comments on the PR. Developers can simply click the "Fix in Cursor" button to jump to the Cursor editor for one-click fixes. This feature greatly reduces the time cost of manual reviews, improving team collaboration efficiency.
In addition, BugBot supports deep analysis of complex codebases, providing precise repair suggestions based on context, especially suitable for large projects that require rapid iteration. AIbase believes that the launch of BugBot will redefine the standards of automated code review, saving developers valuable time.
Background Agent Fully Available: Smarter Remote Coding
Cursor 1.0 extends the Background Agent feature to all users; this remote coding agent was previously available only to some test users. The Background Agent can handle multiple tasks in the background, such as code completion, file analysis, and environment configuration, allowing developers to focus on core development work. Whether working locally or remotely via SSH, the Background Agent provides a smooth AI-assisted experience.
By optimizing the stability of remote connections, Cursor 1.0 significantly reduces latency, ensuring developers maintain consistent high efficiency when working across devices or in the cloud. The full availability of this feature marks an important step forward for Cursor in making AI-driven development environments more widely accessible.
Jupyter Support and Memories Function: Enhancing Data Science and Project Management
For the data science field, Cursor 1.0 adds support for Jupyter, allowing users to edit Jupyter Notebook cells directly within the editor (currently only supporting the Claude Sonnet model). This feature offers data scientists and machine learning engineers a more seamless development experience without needing to frequently switch tools.
Additionally, the introduction of the Memories (Beta) function brings new possibilities to project management. Memories allows Cursor to store and recall historical information based on project context, helping developers quickly review previous code decisions and avoid repeating mistakes. This function is particularly suitable for long-term projects or teams that frequently switch tasks.
One-Click MCP Installation and UI Optimization: A More Efficient Development Experience
Cursor 1.0 introduces a one-click MCP (Managed Codebase Platform) installation feature, simplifying the configuration process of the development environment through OAuth authentication. Developers can complete the setup of complex environments with just one click, reducing technical barriers.
Meanwhile, Cursor 1.0 has undergone a full upgrade of its user interface, adding visualization features such as statistical panels, charts, and tables, and optimizing the interaction experience of the chat interface. The new UI theme focuses on concentration design, simplifies the @-context menu, enabling developers to quickly call AI functions.
We believe that the release of Cursor 1.0 is not only a breakthrough in technology but also a redefinition of the AI-driven development paradigm. The combination of BugBot and Background Agent makes the code review and development process more automated, while Jupyter support and Memories functions further expand Cursor's application scenarios in data science and project management. Compared to competitors like GitHub Copilot, Cursor 1.0 demonstrates stronger flexibility and productivity potential through deep customization and an integrated experience.
It is worth noting that Cursor's developer, Anysphere, has received significant financial support over the past year, including a $9 billion funding round led by Thrive Capital and Andreessen Horowitz in May 2025, valuing the company at $9 billion. This provides a solid foundation for Cursor's continuous innovation.
How to Get Cursor 1.0
Developers can download version 1.0 from the official Cursor website (cursor.com), and existing users will automatically receive update notifications. AIbase recommends that developers join the Cursor Early Access Program to get early access to experimental features in future versions and optimize the product through community feedback.
AIbase will continue to follow Cursor's subsequent updates and bring you the latest developments in AI development tools.
Official blog: https://www.cursor.com/changelog