5 min readUpdated Aug 6, 2026Beginner
Best Extensions
Learn about Best Extensions in this comprehensive lesson.
Since Cursor is built on VS Code, the extension ecosystem is fully available.
- **Prettier:** Essential for keeping AI-generated code formatted correctly.
- **ESLint / SonarLint:** Catches syntax errors that the AI might accidentally introduce.
- **GitLens:** Helps you track who wrote what (you or the AI!).
GitHub Copilot
You can run GitHub Copilot alongside Cursor, but most users find that Cursor's built-in Copilot++ autocomplete feature is actually faster and smarter.