A cross-platform installation and update script for Cursor AI IDE that automatically detects your operating system and downloads the latest version.
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Download the script:
curl -O https://raw.githubusercontent.com/vcian/CursorNinja/main/cursor_ninja.sh
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Make it executable:
chmod +x cursor_ninja.sh
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Run the installer:
./cursor_ninja.sh
🐧 Linux:
- Installs as AppImage in
~/.local/bin/cursor.appimage
- Creates CLI launcher at
/usr/local/bin/cursor
- Sets up desktop integration
🍎 macOS:
- Downloads and installs DMG to
/Applications/
- Creates optional CLI launcher
🪟 Windows:
- Downloads MSI installer
- Runs installation wizard
After installation, launch Cursor by:
- Running
cursor
in terminal - Using your application menu
- From Applications folder (macOS) or Start Menu (Windows)
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