Comparison
Cursor vs OpenCode
How the two compare on the things that decide whether your setup carries over: open standards, license, models and where they run.
| Cursor | OpenCode | |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Anysphere | Anomaly (SST) |
| License | Proprietary | MIT |
| Models | See vendor docs | 75+ providers, including local models |
| Runs in | IDE, CLI, Web | Terminal, IDE, Desktop |
| MCP | MCP: supported | MCP: supported |
| Agent Skills | Agent Skills: supported | Agent Skills: supported |
| AGENTS.md | AGENTS.md: supported | AGENTS.md: supported |
| ACP | ACP: supported | ACP: supported |
Key differences
- OpenCode is open source (MIT); Cursor is proprietary. If you need to self-host, audit or fork the harness, that settles it.
- Cursor also runs in CLI, Web; OpenCode also runs in Terminal, Desktop.
- Both support MCP, Agent Skills, AGENTS.md, ACP, so MCP servers, skills and repo instructions you set up carry over if you switch.
In their own words
FAQ
- Is Cursor or OpenCode open source?
- Cursor is proprietary. OpenCode is open source under MIT.
- Do Cursor and OpenCode support MCP servers?
- Cursor: yes. OpenCode: yes.
- Can I reuse Agent Skills between Cursor and OpenCode?
- Yes. Both read the open Agent Skills (SKILL.md) format, so the same skill folder works in both.
Set up MCP servers in either one
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Reviewed Oct 5, 2026.