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

Ready to explore more advanced topics?