Cursor is rolling out Origin, its code hosting service, in early beta across all paid plans. The platform supports repositories, pull requests, and GitHub synchronization.
Origin marks Cursor's expansion beyond its AI-powered code editor into infrastructure. The early beta release includes core version control features: repository hosting, pull request management, and integration with GitHub for existing projects.
The service launches on all paid Cursor plans, signaling the company's push to create a more integrated development environment. Origin lets developers host code directly within Cursor's ecosystem while maintaining the ability to sync with GitHub repositories.
Cursor, which gained traction as an AI-native IDE alternative to Visual Studio Code, continues broadening its platform. The addition of code hosting extends its value proposition beyond writing and editing code to managing entire workflows.
The beta release allows users to test Origin's capabilities and provide feedback before a broader rollout. Specific pricing details and feature roadmap remain unclear, though the inclusion across paid tiers suggests competitive positioning against GitHub and other code hosting platforms.
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