Cursor launches Origin, GitHub alternative (cursor.com)

Article summary

Cursor has launched Origin, a code hosting platform that allows users to host their code and integrates with GitHub. Origin is currently in early beta and is available to all paid plan users, except for enterprise organizations that opt out. The platform offers features such as code browsing, pull requests, and GitHub sync. Origin also allows users to ask questions about their code and receive answers from agents.

Main themes

• code hosting
• GitHub alternative
• scalability
• trustworthiness
• data privacy
• security
• competition in the market

What commenters say

• The name 'Origin' is not original and may cause confusion due to its similarity to existing computer terminology.
• The platform's ability to stay up and running even with high commit and CI frequency is a major selling point.
• Some commenters are skeptical about the platform's scalability and trustworthiness, particularly given the company's past mistakes.
• Others argue that the platform's features and integrations make it a compelling alternative to GitHub.
• There are concerns about the company's trustworthiness, particularly with regards to data privacy and security.
• Some commenters believe that the company's past actions, such as uploading private code to their storage, are a major red flag.
• Others argue that the company has taken reasonable steps to address these issues and that trust must be earned over time.
• The question of whether any company can provide enforceable guarantees about not using private code for training is a major concern.