Run this command to install/update Cursor directly without cloning the repository:
bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/coinhole/cursor/ubuntu-22.04/manage_cursor.sh)"Note: For Ubuntu 24.04 installation, please switch to the
ubuntu-24.04branch or visit: Link
When you run the script, you'll see a user-friendly menu interface:
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For Ubuntu 22.04
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1. ๐ฟ Install Cursor
2. ๐ Update Cursor
3. ๐๏ธ Uninstall Cursor
Note: If the menu reappears after choosing an option, check any error message above.
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Please choose an option (1, 2, or 3):
This is a guideline and script for installing or updating Cursor on Ubuntu 22.04.
- ๐ One-line Installation: Install directly from GitHub without cloning
- ๐ฆ Auto-download: Automatically fetches latest Cursor AppImage
- ๐ Easy Update: Update to newest version with single command
- ๐๏ธ Complete Uninstall: Remove Cursor and all related files
- ๐จ Icon Selection: Choose your preferred application icon
- ๐ฅ๏ธ Desktop Integration: Automatic menu entry creation
- ๐ง Ubuntu 22.04 or compatible Linux distribution
- ๐ Internet connection
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sudoprivileges - ๐ฆ
curl(auto-installed if missing) - ๐ฆ
libfuse2(auto-installed if missing)
cursor-icon.pngโ Standard Cursor logo with blue background
cursor-black-icon.pngโ Cursor logo with dark background
- Ubuntu 22.04: The script automatically installs
libfuse2for AppImage support - Ubuntu 24.04+: Do NOT install
libfuse2manually - it can cause graphical issues - Restart recommended: For best experience, restart after installation
- Sudo required: Script needs admin privileges for system-wide installation
If you encounter any issues:
- Permission errors: Ensure you have
sudoprivileges and active internet connection - Script fails to download: Check your network connection and try again
- Cursor won't start: The script handles
libfuse2automatically, but you can verify with:sudo apt update && sudo apt install libfuse2 - Desktop entry missing: Log out and log back in, or restart your computer
Optimized Script Interface and Enhanced User Experience:
- One-line Installation: Direct installation via curl command
- Uninstall Option: Complete removal functionality in main menu
- Enhanced UI: Improved menu design with emojis and better alignment
- Smart Auto-download: Intelligent download with automatic fallback
- Simplified Desktop Integration: Clear guidance for icon refresh without automatic commands
Terminal Display Enhancement: Added figlet library for ASCII art banners and improved visual experience
Ubuntu Compatibility: Added version checking and automatic libfuse2 installation for Ubuntu 22.04
Auto-download System: Implemented automatic Cursor AppImage fetching with manual fallback option
Initial Release: Basic installation and update functionality with manual AppImage path