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Cursor vs Cody

VS Code, but it actually understands your codebase meets sourcegraph's ai. Here's our take.

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Cursor

VS Code, but it actually understands your codebase. Game changer.

Cursor

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VS Code, but it actually understands your codebase. Game changer.

Pros

  • +Full codebase context
  • +Multi-file edits
  • +Built on VS Code
  • +Claude/GPT-4 support

Cons

  • -$20/month
  • -Can be slow
  • -Learning curve

Cody

Sourcegraph's AI. Good codebase search, not as polished.

Pros

  • +Codebase search
  • +Enterprise-ready
  • +Self-hosted option

Cons

  • -Less refined
  • -Smaller community
  • -Fewer features

The Verdict

Use Cursor if: You want full codebase context and can live with $20/month.

Use Cody if: You prioritize codebase search over what Cursor offers.

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The Bottom Line
Cursor wins

VS Code, but it actually understands your codebase. Game changer.

Try Cursor →Try Cody →

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