By futureTEKnow | Editorial Team
The world of AI-powered software development just took another leap forward. Cursor, the AI coding editor that’s been making waves in developer circles, has launched a new web app that lets users manage a network of AI coding agents directly from their browser—no IDE required. Here’s what’s new, why it matters, and what it signals for the future of coding.
Cursor started as an AI-powered integrated development environment (IDE), quickly earning a reputation for streamlining coding tasks and boosting productivity. But the team at Anysphere, the company behind Cursor, hasn’t stopped there. Their recent moves show a clear mission: make AI coding agents accessible wherever developers are working.
May: Cursor launched “background agents”—AI systems that autonomously tackle coding tasks without constant user input.
June: Slack integration arrived, letting teams assign tasks to agents simply by tagging @Cursor, echoing the workflow of other agentic tools like Devin.
Now: The new web app brings this agent management to any browser, desktop or mobile, letting developers assign, track, and merge code changes on the fly.
The web app is designed for natural language interaction. Developers can send requests like “add a login feature” or “fix this bug” straight from their browser. The agents get to work, and users can:
Monitor progress of multiple agents in real time
View and merge code changes directly from the web interface
Share agent tasks with teammates via unique links for easy collaboration
If an agent hits a wall, developers can jump into the full IDE and pick up right where the AI left off.
The web app is available to anyone with access to Cursor’s background agents. That includes subscribers on the $20/month Pro plan and up, but not users on the free tier.
Cursor’s head of product engineering, Andrew Milich, describes these updates as part of a push to “remove the friction” for users. The idea is to let developers focus on higher-level problem solving, while AI agents handle routine or repetitive tasks.
With Cursor now reportedly used by over half the Fortune 500—including giants like NVIDIA, Uber, and Adobe—the appetite for agentic coding tools is clear. Anysphere’s CEO, Michael Truell, even predicts that by 2026, AI coding agents could take on at least 20% of a typical software engineer’s workload.
Cursor isn’t the first to ship AI coding agents, but the team is keen to avoid the pitfalls of “demo-ware”—AI tools that look impressive in demos but stumble in real-world use. Advances in AI reasoning models are making these agents more reliable and capable, but the company is moving carefully to ensure the tech delivers on its promise.
Bottom line: Cursor’s new web app is more than just a convenience—it’s a sign that AI coding agents are moving from novelty to necessity in modern software development. If you’re a developer looking to offload grunt work and focus on what matters, it might be time to see what these browser-based agents can do.
Founded in 2018, futureTEKnow is a global database dedicated to capturing the world’s most innovative companies utilizing emerging technologies across five key sectors: Artificial Intelligence (AI), immersive technologies (MR, AR, VR), blockchain, robotics, and the space industry. Initially launched as a social media platform to share technology news, futureTEKnow quickly evolved into a comprehensive resource hub, spotlighting the latest advancements and groundbreaking startups shaping the future of tech.
