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The current version is 0.1.4. The quickest way to install OpenCursor is one command in a terminal. If you would rather download a file and open it yourself, every build is listed below.
Updated October 30, 2026
Install with one command
The script picks the build for your system and processor from the latest release and installs it. It skips the first launch warning described further down.
macOS and Linux:
curl -fsSL opencursor.org/install.sh | sh
Windows, in PowerShell:
irm https://opencursor.org/install.ps1 | iex
On macOS the app goes in Applications. On Linux it installs the .deb or .rpm, or a portable copy in ~/.local when neither fits. On Windows it uses the per user setup. To install a specific release, set OPENCURSOR_VERSION, for example OPENCURSOR_VERSION=v0.1.0.
Download a file
| System | File |
|---|---|
| macOS, Apple silicon | macos-arm64.dmg |
| macOS, Intel | macos-x64.dmg |
| Windows, x64 | windows-x64-setup.exe or portable .zip |
| Windows, Arm | windows-arm64-setup.exe or portable .zip |
| Linux, x64 | .deb, .rpm or .tar.gz |
| Linux, arm64 | .deb, .rpm or .tar.gz |
These links point at version 0.1.4. Older versions and the release notes are on GitHub releases, and the changelog lists what changed.
The first launch of a downloaded file
Builds are not signed yet, so your system asks for one extra step the first time you open a file you downloaded. The install commands above skip it.
- macOS: open the app once, then go to System Settings > Privacy & Security and choose Open Anyway.
- Windows: on the SmartScreen prompt, choose More info, then Run anyway.
After you install
- Open OpenCursor and pick a model on the start screen: a subscription you are signed in to, a local model, or an API key. No account with OpenCursor is needed.
- New versions show up as a notice in the app, and Update installs them on restart. Choose Enable auto updates there and later versions download in the background and install when you quit. You can also run Check for Updates from the command palette.
- Settings and keybindings can be imported from VS Code or Cursor.
Source and license
OpenCursor is MIT licensed. To build it yourself, the source and build steps are in the repository. New to the editor? Read what OpenCursor is or the list of features.
Questions
Is OpenCursor free to download?
Yes. It is free and open source under the MIT license, with no account and no subscription.
Which systems does OpenCursor run on?
macOS on Apple silicon and Intel, Windows on x64 and Arm, and Linux on x64 and arm64 as .deb, .rpm or .tar.gz.
Why does my system warn me when I open OpenCursor?
The builds are not signed yet. On macOS use System Settings > Privacy & Security > Open Anyway; on Windows choose More info > Run anyway. The one line install commands skip this step.
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