Getting Started
Begin Your Vibe Coding Journey with Claude Sonnet
Follow this guide to set up your development environment with Claude 3.7 Sonnet in Cursor for powerful AI-assisted coding.
1. Install Required Tools
Set up your development environment with the essential tools for Vibe Coding.
Cursor Editor ↗
Download and install Cursor from their official website.
- Choose your platform (Windows, macOS, Linux)
- Follow the installation wizard
GitHub Account ↗
Create a GitHub account if you don't have one already.
- Use a professional email
- Enable two-factor authentication
Node.js ↗
Install the LTS version of Node.js.
- Choose the LTS version for stability
- Verify installation with `node --version`
2. Configure Your Environment
Set up your development environment for optimal productivity with Claude Sonnet in Cursor.
Claude Sonnet Setup ↗
Configure Claude 3.7 Sonnet in Cursor for powerful AI-assisted development.
- Get an Anthropic API key from https://console.anthropic.com
- Enter your API key in Cursor settings
- Select Claude 3.7 Sonnet as your preferred model
- Enjoy enhanced code generation capabilities
Cursor Settings
Configure Cursor for AI-assisted development.
- Enable AI completions
- Set up keyboard shortcuts
- Configure auto-save
- Choose your preferred theme
Cursor Rules Documentation ↗
Learn about Cursor rules to maximize your productivity.
- Understand how to effectively prompt Claude
- Learn best practices for AI-assisted coding
- Explore advanced features and shortcuts
- Customize rules to fit your workflow
MCP Integration ↗
Set up and use MCP (Model Control Protocol) with Cursor.
- Connect to databases and external services
- Use MCP for enhanced AI capabilities
- Execute queries directly from Cursor
- Integrate with your existing tools and workflows
GitHub Integration
Connect Cursor with your GitHub account.
- Sign in to GitHub in Cursor
- Configure SSH keys if needed
- Test the connection
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