Last updated: December 22, 2024 at 12:53 AM
Summary of Reddit Comments for "Cursor AI prompts"
Cursor AI
- Cursor AI has received criticism for falling behind other tools like Cline despite having significant VC funding.
- Some users found Cursor limited and canceled their paid plans because of this limitation.
- The quality of Cursor AI seems to vary depending on how much context and instructions users provide.
- Some users have mentioned issues with Cursor, noting bugs and a deCline in quality.
- Users have found the API on OpenRouter to be free with no apparent limit.
- Some users have canceled their Cursor AI subscriptions and have not regretted it.
- The 'CursorBoost' project was mentioned in replies, focusing on generating and maintaining
.cursorrulesfiles for Cursor.
Competitive Tools
- Cline has been noted as a more preferred tool compared to Cursor by some users.
- Github Copilot in combination with Claude Sonnet has been found to work well, almost on par with Cursor, except for the lack of vision features.
- Optillm was suggested for future reasoning enhancements.
LLMs (Large Language Models)
- Users shared experiences using various LLMs like Sonnet 3.5, o1-mini, and GPT-4o in tools like Cursor and OpenRouter.
- LLMs have been helpful for code editing but may require clear instructions and guidance to avoid errors.
- While LLMs can assist with coding, they are not a substitute for genuine software development knowledge.
- Users have mentioned limitations when using LLMs for more complex tasks or larger codebases.
General Comments
- Users discussed the potential impact of AI-powered tools like Cursor on the programming industry.
- Cursor AI's ability to assist in learning Python and prototype complex interactions was praised.
- Some users suggested setting up a system to compare output from different models and tools for benchmarking.
- LLM models like GPT-4o were noted for their benefits in coding assistance but may require training to optimize their performance.
- Tools like Replit and Firebase were compared for backend technology choices.
- Some users expressed skepticism about the effectiveness of using debuggers instead of AI tools for coding assistance.
- The importance of proper instruction and context while using AI coding tools like Cursor was emphasized by users.
This summary encompasses a range of experiences and opinions shared by Reddit users regarding various AI prompts and tools, focusing specifically on Cursor AI and related technologies.
