Install Cursor AI editor on Ubuntu 24.04

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Install Cursor AI editor on Ubuntu 24.04

1. Use the Download button on www.cursor.com web site. It will download the NAME.AppImage file.

2. Move the File:

sudo mv ~/Downloads/NAME.AppImage /opt/cursor.appimage

3. Install Dependencies (if required):

sudo apt update
sudo apt install libfuse2

4. Make it an executable

sudo chmod +x /opt/cursor.appimage

5. Create a Desktop Shortcut:

sudo nano /usr/share/applications/cursor.desktop

• Make sure a logo/image available there /opt/cursor.png (If needed)

[Desktop Entry]
Name=Cursor
Exec=/opt/cursor.appimage --no-sandbox
Icon=/opt/cursor.png
Type=Application
Categories=Development;

6. Run Cursor AI:

/opt/cursor.appimage --no-sandbox

7. Optional - Add a Command Alias:

• Add an alias to your .bashrc or .zshrc file for easier command-line access:

alias cursor='~/Applications/your-app.appimage --no-sandbox'