This repository contains the bash script cursor-setup-ubuntu, inspired by the cursor-setup-wizard repository. This version supports both Stable and Nightly modes for installing and configuring the Cursor AI AppImage on Ubuntu and its derivatives. Cursor AI is a powerful AI-assisted code editor, available at cursor.com.
The cursor-setup-ubuntu script automates the installation, updating, and management of the Cursor AI AppImage on Ubuntu-based systems. It provides the following functionalities:
- Automated Installation & Updates: Install or update either the latest Stable or Nightly version of Cursor AI.
- Simultaneous Installations: Allows both Stable and Nightly versions to coexist on the same system.
- Version Comparison: Checks for the latest version and prompts for an update if necessary.
- Desktop Integration: Creates or updates a desktop shortcut with an application icon.
- Executable Symlink Creation: Allows launching Cursor AI from the terminal.
- AppArmor Profile Management: Ensures proper execution security.
- Language Customization: Supports English (
EN) and Spanish (ES) for defining download and desktop directory locations.
Unlike the original cursor-setup-wizard, this version does not use GUM for user interface prompts. All interactions are handled using standard shell commands (e.g., read).
This script supports both Stable and Nightly (beta) installations. In Nightly mode, it automatically downloads the latest version from the official source.
Since Cursor AI releases stable versions in stages, the Stable download is not automated. You must manually download the Stable AppImage from Cursor AI's official website and provide the filename when prompted. This ensures that you install the version you want, as the website may sometimes offer an older version than the one already installed.
You can define the language to determine where the script will store and manage files. Set LANG_SETTING to EN for English or ES for Spanish. Depending on the chosen language, download and desktop directories will be assigned accordingly:
- English (EN):
- Downloads folder:
~/Downloads - Desktop folder:
~/Desktop
- Downloads folder:
- Spanish (ES):
- Downloads folder:
~/Descargas - Desktop folder:
~/Escritorio
- Downloads folder:
git clone https://github.com/dannetstudio/cursor-setup-ubuntu.git
cd cursor-setup-ubuntuwget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/dannetstudio/cursor-setup-ubuntu/main/cursor-setup-ubuntu.shchmod +x cursor-setup-ubuntu.shBefore running the script, open cursor-setup-ubuntu.sh and verify the LANG_SETTING="EN" variable. Set it to either EN (English) or ES (Spanish) to ensure the correct directory paths are used.
nano cursor-setup-ubuntu.sh # Edit this line if neededAfter verifying the language setting, execute the script:
./cursor-setup-ubuntu.shOnce installed for the first time, an alias cursor-setup-ubuntu will be created for easy future access. To make it available in your current session, run:
source ~/.bashrc # For Bash users
source ~/.zshrc # For Zsh usersAfter this, you can run the script anytime with:
cursor-setup-ubuntuYou will be presented with a text-based menu offering the following options:
- Install or update Cursor AI AppImage (Choose between Stable and Nightly modes)
- Create or update the desktop shortcut
- Exit the script
- Download the Stable AppImage from Cursor AI's website (click the "Download" button).
- When prompted, enter only the filename (e.g.,
cursor-0.45.11-x86_64.AppImage). The file must be located in yourDownloadsfolder. - The script will install and configure the application accordingly.
- The script will automatically download the latest Nightly AppImage from Cursor AI's Nightly builds.
- It will compare the installed version (if any) with the new version.
- You will be prompted to either update, reinstall, or cancel the operation.
- Both Stable and Nightly versions can be installed and used simultaneously without conflicts.
- The script maintains separate installations:
- Stable version: Launched with
cursor - Nightly version: Launched with
cursor-nightly
- Stable version: Launched with
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The script creates or updates a desktop shortcut that launches the AppImage with the
--no-sandboxflag. -
A wrapper script is generated, and a symlink is set up in
/usr/local/binso you can launch the AppImage from the terminal:- For Stable:
cursor - For Nightly:
cursor-nightly
- For Stable:
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A single alias (
cursor-setup-ubuntu) is also created for easy future access to the script. -
The script ensures compatibility with bashrc and zshrc, so users can execute commands seamlessly from both Bash and Zsh shells.
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The script creates or updates a desktop shortcut that launches the AppImage with the
--no-sandboxflag. -
A wrapper script is generated, and a symlink is set up in
/usr/local/binso you can launch the AppImage from the terminal:- For Stable:
cursor - For Nightly:
cursor-nightly
- For Stable:
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A single alias (
cursor-setup-ubuntu) is also created for easy future access to the script.
- Operating System: Ubuntu or Ubuntu-based distributions (e.g., Xubuntu, Kubuntu, Linux Mint, etc.)
- Tools Required:
curl,sudo, and standard shell utilities. - Permissions: Ability to modify files in
/etc/apparmor.d/and create symlinks in/usr/local/bin/.
This project is not affiliated with Cursor AI. It is an independent effort to improve the installation and update experience on Linux, addressing common setup steps and potential issues.
This script is inspired by the original cursor-setup-wizard project and has been adapted to support both Stable and Nightly modes on Ubuntu without using GUM.
Contributions are welcome! If you have improvements or suggestions, please open an issue or submit a pull request.
This script was created by Daniel Ignacio Fernández (https://dannetstudio.com).