What to Build with Cursor

Build full-stack applications with AI pair programming. Cursor understands your codebase and helps you write, refactor, and debug code faster.

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What Cursor is Best For

Full-stack applications

Complex business logic

Code refactoring

Database integration

API development

Project Ideas for Cursor

Productivity ~8 hours

AI Meeting Notes Cleaner

Transform messy meeting transcripts into clean action items and summaries.
Health ~8 hours

AI Nutrition Planner for Trainers

Help personal trainers create customized meal plans for their clients.
SaaS ~8 hours

Invoice Reminder Bot

Automate payment reminders for freelancers and small businesses.
Marketplace ~12 hours

Online Marketplace for NASM Trainers

Connect certified personal trainers with clients looking for professional fitness guidance.
Health ~10 hours

Personal Wellness Coach

AI-powered wellness companion for personalized health guidance.
SaaS ~10 hours

AI-Driven Knowledge Transfer Platform

Capture and transfer institutional knowledge within organizations.
B2B ~12 hours

Corporate Knowledge Base AI Assistant

AI assistant that searches and answers questions from company documentation.
Marketplace ~12 hours

Expert Mentorship Marketplace

Connect industry experts with professionals seeking guidance.
Education ~12 hours

Virtual Knowledge Sharing Hub

Platform for business leaders to mentor emerging professionals.
Productivity ~10 hours

Automated Documentation Tool for Remote Teams

Auto-generate documentation from meetings and conversations.
Marketplace ~12 hours

Marketplace for Mobile Brake Repair

Connect car owners with mobile brake repair technicians.

Getting Started with Cursor

  1. 1

    Download Cursor from cursor.sh

    Available for Windows, macOS, and Linux

  2. 2

    Open your project folder or create a new one

    Cursor works with any programming language or framework

  3. 3

    Press Cmd+K (Mac) or Ctrl+K (Windows) to start AI chat

    Inline code generation right in your editor

  4. 4

    Describe what you want to build in natural language

    Be specific about features, tech stack, and requirements

  5. 5

    Use Cmd+L to chat about your entire codebase

    Cursor can understand and modify multiple files at once

Cursor Starter Prompts

Copy and paste these prompts to kickstart your project.

Full-Stack SaaS Starter

Create a Next.js 14 app with TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, and Supabase. Set up authentication with magic links, a protected dashboard page, and a landing page with pricing. Use the App Router and Server Actions.

API Integration

Add an API route that connects to OpenAI's API. Accept a POST request with a prompt, call the API, and return the response as streaming text. Include proper error handling and rate limiting.

Database Schema

Create a Supabase schema for a [YOUR APP TYPE] with tables for users, [main entity], and [related entity]. Include proper foreign keys, indexes, and RLS policies. Generate the SQL migrations.

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