cursor-extension-integration

# Cursor Extension Integration Integrate VS Code extensions with Cursor IDE. Covers the Open VSX Registry, VSIX installation for Microsoft-exclusive extensions, conflict resolution with AI features, and recommended extension stacks. ## Extension Marketplace: Key Difference from VS Code Cursor uses the **Open VSX Registry** instead of Microsoft's VS Code Marketplace. This is because Microsoft's marketplace terms restrict access to VS Code products only. **Impact:** Most popular extensions are on Open VSX. Some Microsoft-published extensions are not. ### Available on Open VSX (works directly) | Extension | Category | |-----------|----------| | ESLint | Linting | | Prettier | Formatting | | GitLens | Git visualization | | Docker | Container management | | Python | Python language support | | Pylance | Python analysis (community build) | | Go | Go language support | | Rust Analyzer | Rust language support | | Tailwind CSS IntelliSense | CSS utilities | | Auto Rename Tag | HTML/JSX editing | | Error Lens | Inline error display | | TODO Highlight | Comment highlighting | | Thunder Client | API testing | ### NOT Available on Open VSX (need manual install) | Extension | Reason | Workaround | |-----------|--------|------------| | GitHub Copilot | Microsoft exclusive | Use Cursor's built-in AI (better integration) | | Live Share | Microsoft exclusive | Use other collaboration tools | | Remote - SSH | Microsoft exclusive | Install via VSIX | | C# Dev Kit | Microsoft exclusive | ...