Code-Refactoring

TL;DR Cursor Composer is your multi-file architect—use it when changes span multiple files, require coordinated refactoring, or need structural modifications across your codebase. It excels at feature implementation, API integrations, and database schema migrations where context from multiple files matters. Chat Mode is your focused coding partner—use it for single-file edits, debugging specific functions, explaining code snippets, or quick iterations on isolated problems. It’s faster for targeted questions and doesn’t trigger unnecessary file scans. ...

TL;DR - 3-4 sentence executive summary covering key differences, pricing, and which tool wins for specific use cases Claude Code and Cursor represent two distinct approaches to AI-assisted development: Claude Code operates as a standalone CLI agent that autonomously executes multi-step coding tasks, while Cursor functions as an AI-enhanced IDE with inline suggestions and chat-based assistance. Claude Code costs $20/month (Claude Pro subscription) and excels at complex refactoring, automated testing workflows, and infrastructure-as-code generation, whereas Cursor offers a free tier with limited completions and $20/month Pro plan optimized for real-time code completion and interactive debugging sessions. ...