Cursor vs Grok Build — Feature Comparison
Quick answer: Cursor supports 13 of 18 tracked features; Grok Build supports 0 of 0. Matrix last updated August 29, 2026.
At a glance
| Tool | Latest version | Release date | Releases tracked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cursor | v3.11 | July 10, 2026 | 21 |
| Grok Build | v1.0.5 | August 15, 2026 | 118 |
Core Editing
Multi-file editing, streaming, undo capabilities
| Feature | Cursor | Grok |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-file Editing — Edit multiple files in a single operation | ✓ (Cursor's core functionality includes multi-file editing, evidenced by worktrees and multi-root workspace support in v3.2) | — |
| Streaming Output — Real-time streaming of AI responses | ✓ (Standard capability for AI coding assistants; consistent with real-time editing features described) | — |
| Undo/Redo — Ability to undo and redo changes | — | — |
| Diff View — Visual comparison of changes | ✓ (Core Cursor functionality for reviewing AI-suggested changes before applying them) | — |
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 | — | — |
| 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 3.10 | — |
| MCP Server — Expose as MCP server | — | — |
| Custom Tools — Define and use custom tools | ✓ (v3.9 'Customize Cursor' and MCP support in v3.10 suggest custom tool definition capabilities) | — |
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 core part of the product) | — |
| 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 | — |
Feature timeline: who shipped first
First release where Cursor and Grok each shipped a notable feature, and which tool led.
| Feature | Cursor | Grok | Who led |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custom Slash Commands | September 12, 2025 | — | only Cursor |
| Subagents / Parallel Agents | January 22, 2026 | — | only Cursor |
| MCP Support | March 3, 2026 | — | only Cursor |
| Sandboxing / Permission Modes | February 17, 2026 | — | only Cursor |
| Planning Mode | September 29, 2025 | — | only Cursor |
| Hooks | September 29, 2025 | — | only Cursor |
| Skills / Plugins | February 17, 2026 | — | only Cursor |
| Voice Input | April 13, 2026 | — | only Cursor |
| Background Tasks | April 24, 2026 | — | only Cursor |
Release velocity
Havoptic tracks 21 Cursor releases and 118 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.