How to install Cursor in Ubuntu

# How to Install and Run Cursor on Ubuntu 24.04 Without FUSE: A Complete Guide

If you're using Ubuntu 24.04 and want to try out the Cursor application, you're in for a treat. Cursor is a modern code editor designed to streamline coding workflows with AI-enhanced features, making it an essential tool for developers. However, **Ubuntu 24.04 does not support `libfuse2`**, which is essential for running many AppImages traditionally. This guide provides an alternative method for running Cursor without installing FUSE.

## What Is Cursor?

Cursor is an AI-powered code editor designed to provide an efficient and intuitive coding experience. It offers features like intelligent code completion, error detection, and an integrated AI assistant that helps optimize code and automate routine tasks. Cursor supports multiple programming languages, making it a versatile tool for developers on Linux systems.

## Alternative Method: Running Cursor Without FUSE

If you're facing issues with FUSE on Ubuntu 24.04, don't worry! You can still run Cursor by manually extracting the AppImage. Below are the detailed steps to extract and run the application.

### Step 1: Download the Cursor AppImage

Head over to [Cursor's official website](https://cursor.sh/) and download the AppImage file. The AppImage format makes it possible to run the application without traditional installation processes. Once you have the file, you're ready for the next step.

### Step 2: Extract the AppImage

To extract the contents of the AppImage without using FUSE, open your terminal and navigate to the directory where the AppImage file is located. Run the following command:

```bash

./cursor.appimage --appimage-extract

```

This command will create a directory named `squashfs-root` containing all the necessary files to run Cursor.

### Step 3: Navigate to the Extracted Directory

Use the command below to navigate into the extracted directory:

```bash

cd squashfs-root

```

### Step 4: Run the Application

Execute the application using the command:

```bash

./AppRun

```

By following these steps, you can run Cursor without the need for FUSE on Ubuntu 24.04.

## Fixing Sandbox Issues

After extracting the AppImage, you might encounter sandbox-related issues when running Cursor. Follow these additional steps to resolve them:

### Step 5: Change Ownership of `chrome-sandbox`

To fix the sandbox issue, change the ownership of the `chrome-sandbox` file to `root`:

```bash

sudo chown root:root <your-path>/squashfs-root/chrome-sandbox

```

For example:

```bash

sudo chown root:root /home/yourusername/squashfs-root/chrome-sandbox

```

### Step 6: Set the Correct Permissions

Enable the `setuid` bit to set the correct permissions:

```bash

sudo chmod 4755 <your-path>/squashfs-root/chrome-sandbox

```

### Step 7: Run the Application Again

After adjusting the permissions and ownership, run the application again:

```bash

./AppRun

```

## Standard Installation Method (If FUSE Is Available)

If you have an earlier version of Ubuntu or another Linux distribution that supports `libfuse2`, you can follow these steps:

### Step 1: Add Execute Permission to the AppImage

Navigate to the directory where you downloaded the AppImage, then run:

```bash

chmod a+x ./cursor.appimage

```

### Step 2: Install FUSE

If your system supports it, install `libfuse2`:

```bash

sudo add-apt-repository universe

sudo apt install libfuse2

```

### Step 3: Run the AppImage File

Once FUSE is installed, you can run Cursor with:

```bash

./cursor.appimage

```

## Wrapping Up

Whether you choose the alternative method or the standard installation process, these steps ensure you get Cursor up and running on Ubuntu 24.04. This guide provides solutions to work around compatibility issues with FUSE and offers a seamless coding experience with Cursor on Linux. If you run into any issues, feel free to comment, and I'll be happy to help!