Cursor Linux Installation Scripts

This repository contains a set of scripts to manage the installation, update, and uninstallation of Cursor on Linux systems. Cursor is an AI-first code editor that helps you write better code faster.

Quick Start

You can install Cursor directly using curl:

curl -sSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/t128n/cursor-linux/main/install.sh | sudo bash

Scripts Overview

install.sh

Installs Cursor on your Linux system. The script:

Downloads the latest Cursor AppImage
Downloads the Cursor icon
Installs it to /opt/cursor
Creates necessary symlinks and desktop entries
Sets up proper permissions

update.sh

Checks for and installs updates to Cursor. The script:

Verifies the current installed version
Checks for newer versions
Downloads and installs updates if available
Handles the update process safely

uninstall.sh

Removes Cursor from your system. The script:

Removes all installed components
Cleans up symlinks and desktop entries
Removes the installation directory

Quick Commands

Install Cursor:

curl -sSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/t128n/cursor-linux/main/install.sh | sudo bash

Update Cursor:

curl -sSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/t128n/cursor-linux/main/update.sh | sudo bash

Uninstall Cursor:

curl -sSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/t128n/cursor-linux/main/uninstall.sh | sudo bash

Manual Installation

If you prefer to install manually:

Clone this repository:

git clone https://github.com/t128n/cursor-linux.git
cd cursor-linux

Make the scripts executable:

chmod +x install.sh update.sh uninstall.sh

Run the installation script:

sudo ./install.sh

Prerequisites

Linux operating system
Root/sudo access
curl command-line tool (for direct installation)
Internet connection

Installation Location

Cursor is installed to the following locations:

Main application: /opt/cursor/cursor.AppImage
Icon: /opt/cursor/cursor.png
Version file: /opt/cursor/version.txt
Desktop entry: /usr/share/applications/cursor.desktop
Command-line symlink: /usr/local/bin/cursor

Features

Automatic version checking
Safe installation and update procedures
Clean uninstallation
Desktop integration
Command-line access
Proper system integration
One-line installation via curl

Contributing

Feel free to submit issues and enhancement requests!

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

License

t128n/cursor-linux

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