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How to Use Cursor for Code Review

Introduction​

Code review is a crucial part of the development process. Cursor provides several features to help developers conduct more effective code reviews. This guide will show you how to leverage Cursor's capabilities to improve your code review workflow.

Feature Overview​

1. AI Review (Beta)​

Cursor provides AI review functionality (Beta) that can:

  • Analyze files modified in PRs
  • Evaluate code consistency
  • Check for potential bugs
  • Support reviewing both your own and others' PRs

2. Basic Code Review Features​

  • Direct function explanation
  • Code diff analysis
  • Modified file search

How to Use​

Using AI Review​

  1. Ensure you're using the latest version of Cursor
  2. Open the codebase to review
  3. Access AI review through command palette or menu
  4. Select branch or PR to review

Code Analysis​

  • Use AI to analyze specific functions
  • Compare code between different branches
  • Check code consistency

Best Practices​

1. PR Review Process​

  • Start with AI review for initial analysis
  • Focus on AI-flagged areas
  • Combine with GitHub for detailed review

2. Code Quality Checks​

  • Use Cursor to analyze code patterns
  • Check style consistency
  • Verify functionality implementation

3. Efficiency Improvements​

  • Prioritize AI-flagged issues
  • Use Cursor's search features to locate relevant code
  • Adopt AI improvement suggestions

Important Notes​

  • AI review is still in beta and may receive updates
  • Some features may require the latest version of Cursor
  • Consider Cursor's code review tools as complementary to traditional methods

Version Requirements​

  • AI review requires Cursor 0.31.1 or higher
  • Keep Cursor updated to access latest features

Common Issues​

AI Review Not Visible​

  • Check if Cursor is up to date
  • Verify you're using a supported version
  • Try restarting Cursor

Usage Tips​

  • For large PRs, consider reviewing in batches
  • Integrate with GitHub's code review features
  • Maintain effective team communication

Future Outlook​

The Cursor team is continuously improving code review features, with potential upcoming additions including:

  • Enhanced PR analysis capabilities
  • More flexible branch selection
  • Additional custom review options