by JetBrains
Install Cursor AI agent in JetBrains IDEs via ACP registry without JetBrains AI subscription.
Learn how to install and use Cursor's AI agent capabilities directly in your JetBrains IDE through the Agent Client Protocol (ACP) without needing a JetBrains AI subscription.
Launch any JetBrains IDE (WebStorm shown in video)
The tutorial uses WebStorm but any JetBrains IDE works
Navigate to install from ACP registry
No JetBrains AI subscription required for ACP-compliant agents
Choose Cursor from the available agents
Cursor is now available as an AI agent through ACP
Install Pass IntelliJ MCP for IDE capabilities
This adds JetBrains IDE features to the agent
Hit apply to install Cursor and selected components
Installation will complete and show available options
Confirm Cursor appears with agent modes and models
Check for plan and ask modes and supported models