Agents UI
Two different shapes of AI development. Cursor is an AI IDE; Agents UI is a terminal workspace that runs CLI agents like Claude Code and Codex, orchestrates them, and adds SSH and file editing. Terminal-first developers and multi-agent workflows favor Agents UI.
At a glance
| Feature | Agents UI | Cursor |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | macOS | macOS, Linux, Windows |
| Price | Free | Freemium |
| Open source | Yes | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Proprietary |
| Built for AI agents | Yes | Yes |
| MCP support | Yes | Yes |
When to choose Agents UI
You want to run and orchestrate terminal coding agents, work over SSH, and stay open source on macOS.
Agents UI strengths
- Purpose-built to run agents like Claude Code, Codex, and Gemini CLI side by side
- Orchestrate mode turns one goal into tasks dispatched across multiple sessions
- Built-in SSH host management, file transfer, and port forwarding
- Python SDK and MCP tools so agents can take real workspace actions
When to choose Cursor
You prefer an all-in-one graphical AI editor and work primarily in a GUI.
Cursor strengths
- Tight AI integration inside a familiar VS Code UI
- Inline edits and codebase chat
- Cross-platform
Frequently asked questions
Is Agents UI better than Cursor?
Two different shapes of AI development. Cursor is an AI IDE; Agents UI is a terminal workspace that runs CLI agents like Claude Code and Codex, orchestrates them, and adds SSH and file editing. Terminal-first developers and multi-agent workflows favor Agents UI.
When should I choose Agents UI?
You want to run and orchestrate terminal coding agents, work over SSH, and stay open source on macOS.
When should I choose Cursor?
You prefer an all-in-one graphical AI editor and work primarily in a GUI.