Cursor Launches Origin to Challenge GitHub

Cursor has introduced Origin, a cloud-based code hosting service built on Git, marking the company's first major product launch since its $60 billion acquisition by SpaceX in June. The platform is accessible through the Cursor desktop client and a dedicated command line tool, offering features like repository management and GitHub syncing. Origin integrates with Cursor's AI coding agents, including cloud-based agents that can handle long-running tasks without a developer's workstation being active. Launch integrations include connectors for Vercel, Depot Technologies, and Buildkite, with more planned alongside unspecified agent-native features.