Cursor vs Grok Build — Feature Comparison
Quick answer: Cursor supports 15 of 18 tracked features; Grok Build supports 0 of 0. Matrix last updated June 27, 2026.
At a glance
| Tool | Latest version | Release date | Releases tracked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cursor | v3.9 | June 22, 2026 | 19 |
| Grok Build | — | — | 0 |
Core Editing
Multi-file editing, streaming, undo capabilities
| Feature | Cursor | Grok |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-file Editing — Edit multiple files in a single operation | ✓ (Core Cursor capability evidenced by agent-based editing across multiple files, supported by multitask and worktrees feat) | — |
| Streaming Output — Real-time streaming of AI responses | ✓ (Real-time streaming of AI responses is a standard capability for AI coding tools like Cursor with interactive chat inter) | — |
| Undo/Redo — Ability to undo and redo changes | ✓ (Standard editor capability inherent to VS Code-based Cursor; implied by diff/review workflow in v3.6) | — |
| Diff View — Visual comparison of changes | ✓ (Standard Cursor feature for reviewing AI-generated changes; implied by Auto-review Run Mode in v3.6) | — |
Terminal Integration
Shell and command execution support
| Feature | Cursor | Grok |
|---|---|---|
| Command Execution — Run shell commands | ✓ since 1.6 | — |
| Shell Integration — Integration with user shell environment | ✓ (v3.4 development environments for cloud agents implies shell/environment integration) | — |
| Background Tasks — Run tasks in background | ✓ since 2.5 | — |
MCP Support
Model Context Protocol server and client capabilities
| Feature | Cursor | Grok |
|---|---|---|
| MCP Client — Connect to MCP servers | ✓ since 2.6 | — |
| MCP Server — Expose as MCP server | — | — |
| Custom Tools — Define and use custom tools | ✓ (v3.9 'Customize Cursor' suggests custom tool/extension support; Automations framework implies customizable tool definiti) | — |
IDE Integrations
VS Code, JetBrains, and other editor support
| Feature | Cursor | Grok |
|---|---|---|
| VS Code — Visual Studio Code integration | ✓ (Cursor is built on VS Code, making VS Code integration a foundational capability) | — |
| JetBrains — IntelliJ/WebStorm integration | — | — |
| Vim/Neovim — Vim or Neovim integration | — | — |
| Web UI — Browser-based interface | ✓ since 1.7 | — |
Agentic Features
Planning, tool use, and autonomous capabilities
| Feature | Cursor | Grok |
|---|---|---|
| Planning Mode — Plan before executing changes | ✓ since 2.2 | — |
| Autonomous Mode — Extended autonomous operation | ✓ since 3.8 | — |
| Task Decomposition — Break complex tasks into steps | ✓ since 3.2 | — |
| Context Management — Manage context across conversations | ✓ since 3.7 | — |
Release velocity
Havoptic tracks 19 Cursor releases and 0 Grok releases. See release frequency charts for side-by-side velocity analysis, or browse the Cursor changelog and Grok Build changelog.
Data source
Feature data is maintained in feature-matrix.json under a CC-BY-4.0 license. Release data comes from releases.json. Both are updated daily. See the methodology page for details on sourcing and human review.