Cursor is an AI-powered code editor. Leap generates complete distributed systems. They work better together than apart.

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Key differences

LeapCursor
Best forStarting new projects (0→1)Working with existing code (1→N)
Primary use caseGenerate systems & infrastructureDaily coding & refactoring
Generates distributed systems✅ Yes❌ No
Works with any existing project❌ No✅ Yes
Creates cloud infrastructure✅ Yes❌ No
Enhanced IDE coding❌ No✅ Yes
Production observability✅ Yes❌ No

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Why they’re complementary

Use Leap to:
  • Generate your system architecture and infrastructure
  • Create new services and major features
  • Set up databases and cloud deployment
Use Cursor to:
  • Implement detailed business logic
  • Debug and optimize existing code
  • Refactor and add comprehensive testing
  1. Generate foundation with Leap - Complete distributed system in minutes
  2. Develop with Cursor - AI-powered coding with Encore optimization rules
  3. Switch between tools - GitHub integration keeps everything in sync
The combination saves months of architecture work while providing the best AI-enhanced development experience.