How to Open Cursor Composer: A Step-by-Step Guide

Cursor Composer is a powerful feature that enhances your coding experience by enabling multi-file editing and full application generation. This guide will walk you through the different methods to open Cursor Composer, ensuring you can quickly access this tool whenever you need it.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure you have:

1. Installed the latest version of Cursor editor. Getting Started with Cursor
2. Enabled the Composer feature in Cursor settings

Enabling Composer

If you haven't enabled Composer yet, follow these steps:

1. Open Cursor Settings
2. Navigate to the "Beta" or "Features" section
3. Activate "Composer"

Methods to Open Cursor Composer

1. Keyboard Shortcuts

The fastest way to open Cursor Composer is by using keyboard shortcuts:

For MacOS users:

• Open Composer: ⌘ I (Command + I)
• Open Full-screen Composer: ⌘ ⇧ I (Command + Shift + I)

For Windows/Linux users:

• Open Composer: Ctrl + I
• Open Full-screen Composer: Ctrl + Shift + I

2. Using the Command Palette

You can also open Composer using the Command Palette:

1. Open the Command Palette:
   • MacOS: ⌘ ⇧ P (Command + Shift + P)
   • Windows/Linux: Ctrl + Shift + P
2. Type "Open Composer" in the search bar
3. Select "Open Composer" from the list of options

Opening Full-Screen Composer

For a more immersive experience, you can open Composer in full-screen mode:

• Use the keyboard shortcut:
  • MacOS: ⌘ ⇧ I (Command + Shift + I)
  • Windows/Linux: Ctrl + Shift + I
• Or select "Open Full-Screen Composer" from the Command Palette or menu options

Next Steps

• Use Cases
• Cursor Rules