Looking for Cursor-level autocomplete without using Cursor
Cursor’s can be useful when writing code directly. The need is not for a workflow like or Claude Code. It is also not for a chat tool where an agent edits the code after instructions.
The goal is a VS Code-like editor or that keeps the developer in control while offering strong inside the IDE. The practical question is whether any non-Cursor tool, , or combination can get close to the quality Cursor had even several months ago.
Key points
- The main need is strong without using Cursor.
- The preferred workflow is direct coding inside an IDE.
- and Claude Code-style workflows are not the desired re.
- Chat-based agent are also outside the request.
- VS Code forks, , or tool combinations are the likely options.