Using Cursor to Build Full Features
Build complete features with Cursor's Composer. Multi-file scaffolding, implementation, and iteration in one AI-powered workflow.
Overview
Cursor's Composer mode is designed for building entire features across multiple files. Describe the feature you want, and Composer creates the files, writes the code, adds imports, and wires everything together — with visual diffs so you stay in control.
Benefits
Why use Cursor for building full features?
Scaffold entire features across multiple files in one step with Composer
Cursor creates new files, updates existing ones, and handles imports automatically
Visual diffs for every change — accept or reject each file individually
Iterate by describing modifications — Cursor applies them across all affected files
How it works
Getting started
- 1
Open Composer (Cmd+I) and describe the feature you want to build
- 2
Cursor plans the changes across multiple files and shows you the diff
- 3
Review each file's changes and accept or modify them
- 4
Add context with @file references if Cursor needs more information
- 5
Iterate on the feature by describing adjustments in Composer
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