Does Cursor Have Offline Mode?
By ToolVS Research Team ยท Last checked April 1, 2026
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The Cursor editor works offline for basic editing, but AI features require internet.
What We Found
We checked this in April 2026 and here's what we found โ As a VS Code fork, Cursor functions as a code editor without internet. You can edit, save, and navigate code offline. However, all AI features โ code completion, chat, code generation โ require an internet connection to work.
Limitations
- โ ๏ธ AI features completely unavailable offline
- โ ๏ธ Only basic editing works offline
- โ ๏ธ No offline AI fallback
- โ ๏ธ Extensions may need connectivity
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cursor have offline mode on mobile?
Cursor has limited offline mode support, and on mobile the experience may be even more restricted. We recommend checking their mobile app directly for current availability.
Is offline mode available on Cursor's free plan?
Cursor has limited offline mode support, and availability may depend on your plan tier. Free plans typically have more restrictions. Review their pricing page for details.
What are the best alternatives to Cursor for offline mode?
For offline mode, consider VS Code. These tools offer this feature and may better suit your needs. Check our comparison pages for detailed side-by-side analysis.
About this check: We verify feature availability by reviewing official documentation, testing the product directly, and monitoring changelog updates. Information was last verified on April 1, 2026. Features and pricing may have changed since our last check.Our methodology โ