Cursor AI Linux Installer

A simple installer script for Cursor AI IDE on Linux systems. Downloads and installs the latest version of Cursor with desktop integration.

Motivation

This script was born out of the need to simplify the installation process of Cursor AI IDE on Linux systems. While Cursor is an excellent code editor, the company's official installation process for Linux is not straightforward and lacks proper desktop integration. This script aims to bridge that gap by providing a seamless installation experience with full desktop integration, automatic updates, and proper shell integration.

Features

• One-command installation
• Desktop menu integration
• Direct AppImage execution
• Clean and simple installation process
• User-friendly feedback
• No additional tools required
• Optional management tool

Installation

Basic Installation (Recommended)

Install Cursor AI IDE with a single command:

curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/flavio-ever/cursor-ai-linux-installer/main/installer.sh | sudo bash

Command Options

You can also use specific commands:

# Install Cursor
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/flavio-ever/cursor-ai-linux-installer/main/installer.sh | sudo bash -s -- --install

# Update Cursor
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/flavio-ever/cursor-ai-linux-installer/main/installer.sh | sudo bash -s -- --update

# Uninstall Cursor
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/flavio-ever/cursor-ai-linux-installer/main/installer.sh | sudo bash -s -- --uninstall

# Check version
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/flavio-ever/cursor-ai-linux-installer/main/installer.sh | sudo bash -s -- --version

# Show help
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/flavio-ever/cursor-ai-linux-installer/main/installer.sh | sudo bash -s -- --help

Optional: Cursor Manager

If you prefer a more user-friendly way to manage Cursor, you can install the Cursor Manager:

curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/flavio-ever/cursor-ai-linux-installer/main/cursor-manager.sh | bash

After installation, you can use these commands:

# Install Cursor
cursor-manager install

# Update Cursor
cursor-manager update

# Check version
cursor-manager version

# Uninstall Cursor
cursor-manager uninstall

# Remove the manager
cursor-manager remove-manager

The installer will:

1. Check and install required dependencies
2. Create necessary directories
3. Download the latest Cursor AppImage
4. Make it executable
5. Create desktop menu entry
6. Add shell integration
7. Set up automatic updates

Usage

After installation, you can:

• Open Cursor from your applications menu
• Use the cursor command in your terminal
• Run directly: /opt/cursor/cursor.AppImage

Installation Location

The Cursor AI IDE will be installed to:

/opt/cursor/cursor.AppImage

And the desktop entry will be created at:

/usr/share/applications/cursor.desktop

If you use the Cursor Manager, it will be installed at:

~/.local/bin/cursor-manager

Requirements

• Linux system
• curl
• Internet connection
• sudo privileges

Contributing

1. Fork the repository
2. Create your feature branch
3. Commit your changes
4. Push to the branch
5. Create a Pull Request

License

MIT License - see LICENSE file for details.

Support

Found an issue? Please:

1. Check existing issues
2. Create a new issue with:
   • OS and version
   • Error message or unexpected behavior

Recent Updates

v1.0.0

• Initial release
• Installation and update support
• Shell integration
• Desktop menu integration

v1.0.1

• Add shell detection for bash, zsh and fish support
• Add proper dependency checking similar to installer.sh
• Improve PATH handling for different shell configurations

v1.0.2

• Simplified installation process
• Removed redundant install.sh script
• Improved manager installation

v1.0.3

• Fix download