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:

1. Clone this repository:

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

2. Make the scripts executable:

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

3. 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.