Cursor
Repo-aware editingwith exploration bounded by review.
Overview
Whole-codebase context — responsibly
Cursor accelerates navigation and multi-file edits when the model sees repository context. We still scope changes, run tests, and review diffs like any other toolchain.
Where it shows up
Cursor in practice
Onboarding
Faster ramp on large codebases with guided exploration — not a replacement for architecture docs.
Cross-cutting changes
Renames, API shifts, and pattern migrations with careful incremental commits.
Spikes
Time-boxed experiments thrown away or rewritten once direction is clear.
Practice
What stays human
- Architectural decisions and threat modeling still owned by the team.
- Sensitive files and keys excluded from indexing per your policy.
- CI and code review gates unchanged — tooling fits the process.
Next step
Standardizing AI editors on your team?
We can help document workflows so Cursor augments delivery without bypassing quality bars.