cursor_linux_installation.md

Cursor AI IDE Installation Guide

Cursor AI is a modern AI-driven IDE that boosts productivity for developers. This guide demonstrates how to install Cursor on your Linux system using a one-liner command. The script will handle dependencies, download the Cursor AppImage, and create a convenient desktop launcher.

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Prerequisites

Ensure you have curl installed on your system. If not, the script will install it for you.

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Installation Command

Run the following command in your terminal to set up Cursor AI IDE:

sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install -y curl && echo '#!/bin/bash

installCursor() {
    if ! [ -f /opt/cursor.appimage ]; then
        echo "Installing Cursor AI IDE..."

        # URLs for Cursor AppImage and Icon
        CURSOR_URL="https://downloader.cursor.sh/linux/appImage/x64"
        ICON_URL="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rahuljangirwork/copmany-logos/refs/heads/main/cursor.png"

        # Paths for installation
        APPIMAGE_PATH="/opt/cursor.appimage"
        ICON_PATH="/opt/cursor.png"
        DESKTOP_ENTRY_PATH="/usr/share/applications/cursor.desktop"

        # Install curl if not installed
        if ! command -v curl &> /dev/null; then
            echo "curl is not installed. Installing..."
            sudo apt-get update
            sudo apt-get install -y curl
        fi

        # Download Cursor AppImage
        echo "Downloading Cursor AppImage..."
        sudo curl -L $CURSOR_URL -o $APPIMAGE_PATH
        sudo chmod +x $APPIMAGE_PATH

        # Download Cursor icon
        echo "Downloading Cursor icon..."
        sudo curl -L $ICON_URL -o $ICON_PATH

        # Create a .desktop entry for Cursor
        echo "Creating .desktop entry for Cursor..."
        sudo bash -c "cat > $DESKTOP_ENTRY_PATH" <<EOL
[Desktop Entry]
Name=Cursor AI IDE
Exec=$APPIMAGE_PATH
Icon=$ICON_PATH
Type=Application
Categories=Development;
EOL

        echo "Cursor AI IDE installation complete. You can find it in your application menu."
    else
        echo "Cursor AI IDE is already installed."
    fi
}

installCursor' > install_cursor.sh && chmod +x install_cursor.sh && ./install_cursor.sh

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What This Does

1. Updates the system: Ensures your package list is up to date.
2. Installs curl: If not already installed, it will be installed.
3. Creates the Script: Writes the installation script to install_cursor.sh.
4. Makes it Executable: Sets executable permissions on the script.
5. Runs the Script: Executes the script to complete the installation.

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Launch Cursor

After the script completes, you can find Cursor AI IDE in your applications menu. Click to open and start coding!

Enjoy the productivity boost with Cursor AI!