Cursor launches Origin, GitHub alternative

Cursor, known for its AI-powered code editor, is now moving into code hosting with Origin, which begins rolling out in early beta to all paid plan users. The service aims to bring code, pull requests, and AI agents into the same place, positioning Cursor as a more complete development platform rather than just an editor.

The new Codebase tab lets users create repos by naming them, with the name becoming part of the repo URL (e.g., cursor.com/codebase/acme-corp). Users install a CLI to clone repos or push local projects. GitHub repos can be synced alongside Cursor-hosted ones: users connect GitHub, pick an org, and choose which repos to sync, with real-time updates and the ability to disconnect anytime. For synced repos, GitHub remains the source of truth for pushes, while browsing and searching happen in Origin.

Pull requests include timelines, commits, checks, and diffs, with two-way sync for comments and reviews — comments made in Cursor post to GitHub and vice versa within seconds. Agents can answer questions about browsed code, make changes, update PRs, or push branches. App extensions for Vercel, Depot, and Buildkite are already available: Vercel gives every PR a preview deployment, while Depot and Buildkite run GitHub Actions workflows (Buildkite also runs native pipelines). Settings let users check sync status, manage access, and see connected apps.

Origin is available immediately to all paid plans except enterprise orgs whose admins opt out. This launch could accelerate the shift toward agent-centric development workflows, with AI deeply integrated into the code hosting and review loop.