This skill guides you through installing Cursor IDE and configuring authentication. It covers installation on macOS, Linux, and Windows, plus sign-in options, license activation, and API key configuration for custom model access.
Prerequisites
Supported operating system (macOS, Linux, or Windows)
Internet connection for download and authentication
Admin rights for installation (if required)
Optional: API keys for custom model access
Instructions
Download Cursor from cursor.com or package manager
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1---2name: helixdevelopment-helixagent-cursor-install-auth3description: Cursor Install Auth4---56# Cursor Install Auth78## Overview910This skill guides you through installing Cursor IDE and configuring authentication. It covers installation on macOS, Linux, and Windows, plus sign-in options, license activation, and API key configuration for custom model access.1112## Prerequisites1314- Supported operating system (macOS, Linux, or Windows)15- Internet connection for download and authentication16- Admin rights for installation (if required)17- Optional: API keys for custom model access1819## Instructions20211. Download Cursor from cursor.com or package manager222. Install using platform-specific method233. Launch Cursor and click "Sign In"244. Choose authentication method (GitHub, Google, Email)255. Complete OAuth flow in browser266. Return to Cursor - automatically authenticated2728## Output2930- Installed Cursor IDE31- Authenticated user account32- Activated license (Free, Pro, or Business)33- Ready-to-use AI features3435## Error Handling3637See `{baseDir}/references/errors.md` for comprehensive error handling.3839## Examples4041See `{baseDir}/references/examples.md` for detailed examples.4243## Resources4445- [Cursor Download](https://cursor.com/download)46- [System Requirements](https://cursor.com/docs/requirements)47- [Cursor Pricing](https://cursor.com/pricing)48- [Account Settings](https://cursor.com/settings)4950---51> Converted and distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io/claim/helixdevelopment) — claim your Tome and manage your conversions.52<!-- tomevault:4.0:skill_md:2026-04-14 -->
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