Cursor AI Mobile

Product Introduction

1. Definition: Cursor AI Mobile is a remote IDE companion app (iOS/iPadOS) enabling mobile access to the Cursor desktop IDE’s AI-powered coding environment. It functions as a remote control interface for executing AI prompts on a user’s macOS machine via the Cursor CLI.
2. Core Value Proposition: It exists to provide developers continuous access to AI-assisted coding workflows (e.g., code generation, review, debugging) while away from their primary workstation, using real-time syncing to maintain context across devices.

Main Features

1. Remote Prompt Execution: Users send prompts (queries, code requests) from their iPhone/iPad. The app communicates via push notifications to a lightweight macOS menu bar agent, which executes the prompt instantly within the user’s configured project directory using the Cursor CLI. Results sync back to the mobile app.
2. Real-Time, Project-Aware Syncing: Utilizes Apple CloudKit to synchronize chat history, results, and conversation context bidirectionally between iOS/iPadOS and macOS apps in real-time. Sync includes the specific project workspace context from Cursor IDE.
3. Multi-Model AI Support: Integrates leading large language models (LLMs) including GPT-5, GPT-5.1, Claude Opus 4.5, Claude Sonnet 4.5, Gemini 3 Pro, Grok, and specialized coding models (e.g., GPT-5 Codex). Users select the optimal model per task (planning, review, generation).
4. Offline-First Design: Prompts can be composed offline. SwiftData ensures local persistence on iOS. Once connectivity is restored, CloudKit automatically syncs pending prompts and fetches results.
5. Prompt Hub & Templates: Includes a built-in library of curated developer prompts, Cursor tips, and customizable prompt templates for common coding tasks (e.g., "Refactor this function", "Explain this error").

Problems Solved

1. Pain Point: Disrupted developer workflow when away from the primary coding machine, hindering progress on code reviews, debugging, or architectural planning.
2. Target Audience:
   • Professional Software Engineers & Developers using Cursor IDE on macOS.
   • Full-Stack Developers needing quick access to AI assistance during breaks or commutes.
   • Technical Leads/Architects who need to continue high-level discussions or reviews remotely.
   • Freelance Developers managing multiple projects who require mobile flexibility.
3. Use Cases:
   • Reviewing a pull request notification and immediately querying the AI for potential edge cases while commuting.
   • Debugging a production issue alert by sending a crash log snippet to the AI from a mobile device for analysis.
   • Continuing an architectural discussion with an AI assistant started on the desktop during a meeting away from the desk.
   • Generating a code snippet or boilerplate template needed for a task when inspiration strikes outside the office.

Unique Advantages

1. Differentiation: Unlike generic AI chat apps (e.g., ChatGPT mobile), Cursor Mobile executes prompts directly within the user's specific local development environment and project context via the Cursor CLI, providing accurate, project-relevant results. Competitors lack this deep IDE integration and real-time, context-aware syncing.
2. Key Innovation: The lightweight macOS menu bar agent + CLI execution model. This architecture allows secure, near-instantaneous execution of complex AI tasks within the local dev environment without requiring a full remote desktop solution, minimizing latency and resource overhead. The CloudKit + SwiftData stack ensures robust, privacy-focused syncing native to the Apple ecosystem.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. How does Cursor AI Mobile work with my Mac?
   Install the companion Cursor menu bar agent on your macOS 14.0+ machine. After a one-time setup granting Full Disk Access and linking via iCloud/Apple ID, prompts sent from your iOS 17.0+ device trigger instant execution via the Cursor CLI within your project directory, with results syncing back via CloudKit.
2. What are the system requirements for Cursor Mobile?
   Requires iOS/iPadOS 17.0+ on the mobile device and macOS 14.0+ on the host machine. Both devices must use the same Apple ID with iCloud enabled. The macOS host requires Cursor CLI installation and granting Full Disk Access to the agent.
3. Is my code/data secure with Cursor Mobile?
   According to the developer's privacy policy, no user data or code is collected by the app. Execution happens locally on your Mac. Syncing uses Apple's encrypted CloudKit infrastructure. The macOS agent requires Full Disk Access solely to interact with your local project files via the CLI.
4. What AI models are available, and how do I choose?
   Cursor Mobile supports GPT-5, GPT-5.1, Claude Opus 4.5, Claude Sonnet 4.5, Gemini 3 Pro, Grok, and coding-specialized models like GPT-5 Codex. Users select the model per prompt based on the task (e.g., Claude Opus for complex reasoning, Codex for generation). Access requires a premium subscription.
5. What does the Cursor Mobile subscription include?
   The free tier offers one prompt per day. Premium subscriptions ($9.99/month or $49.99/year, billed via Apple ID) provide unlimited prompt execution, access to all premium AI models (GPT-5, Claude Opus, etc.), and full use of the Prompt Hub & templates. Subscriptions include a free trial.