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Cursor Python API Setup

Use this page when you need a working Python starting point for Cursor, then validate quota and model names in the official console before production.

Open official provider → Get one OpenAI-compatible key → Compare API gateway options →

Quick verdict

Free API: Not confirmed in the current snapshot
Rate limits: N/A
Best model starting point: Cursor (多模型)
Mainland China access: direct or relatively friendly

Provider fit matrix

Best fit Fast provider evaluation, prototypes, and fallback routing

Watch out Free credits and rate limits can change without warning

Production fallback Keep at least one compatible backup provider before shipping

Production readiness checklist

Quota gate No confirmed free API quota is recorded; verify Cursor docs before collecting keys.

No-card check Try the free path first, then confirm whether billing is required for API keys, higher RPM, or production endpoints.

Regional smoke test Still run one request from your deployment region and from mainland China if users are there.

Source freshness Snapshot date: 2026-06-03; official quota and pricing can change without notice.

Python setup snapshot

Start with the smallest possible chat completion, then move the key to your server-side secret manager before production.

# Cursor 是 IDE，不是 API
# 在 Cursor 中直接使用 AI 功能：
# 1. Cmd+K 打开 AI 编辑
# 2. Cmd+L 打开 AI 对话
# 3. Tab 接受 AI 补全

Free API and pricing notes

No standalone API

Access and production risk

Mainland China friendly / direct path likely

Cursor IDE accessible from China. AI features routed through Cursor servers.

How to set it up

Create or locate your provider API key in the official dashboard.

Install the provider SDK or requests dependency shown in the example.

Set the API key in an environment variable instead of hard-coding secrets.

Run a small Cursor chat completion with Cursor (多模型).

Watch free credits, RPM/TPM limits, response shape, and error messages before scaling.

额度变动提醒

想知道免费额度、价格或可用性变化？先订阅提醒，后续也可以对比官方平台、API 网关和同类替代方案。

订阅提醒 → 获取 OpenLLMAPI Key → 比较 API 网关 →

Source snapshot

Data source: yangmao.ai provider YAML tracker plus provider docs reviewed by the daily crawler. Official dashboards can change quota and pricing without notice; verify before production.

yangmao.ai provider id: cursor
Official source: https://cursor.com
Last updated: 2026-06-03
Free tier: 2000 completions + 50 premium requests/mo
API credits: $0
Rate limit: N/A
Access note: Cursor IDE accessible from China. AI features routed through Cursor servers.

FAQ

Does Cursor have a free API?

No confirmed free API is recorded in the current yangmao.ai snapshot; use the official docs as source of truth before signing up.

Is Cursor OpenAI-compatible?

This snapshot uses a provider-specific OpenAI SDK example. If your app requires one stable OpenAI-compatible endpoint, use an aggregator or relay after checking Cursor docs.

Can I use Cursor from mainland China?

Cursor is marked as relatively direct or Mainland-China-friendly in the current tracker.

What should I do when Cursor credits run out?

Compare the alternatives below, check /en/free-ai-api/, and shortlist official providers or API gateway options before production.