Two AIs, One Codebase: Why I Run Claude Code and Cursor Side-by-Side
My daily workflow involves using competing AI assistants to build better code through creative tension.
Most mornings, I start with two windows and two assistants to tackle a frustrating problem with the Stark Insider server. On the left, I have VS Code with Claude Code, which is my go-to for commit hygiene, succinct titles, and helpful explanations.
On the other hand, I use Cursor, which is built on VS Code but thinks like an AI product first and an editor second. I switch between models like GPT-5 Codex, Auto, or others to get a unique perspective.
People whisper that some of the “stealth” options map to bigger-name models (New version: Gemini 3???!).
Author's summary: Using two AI assistants to build better code.
- Claude Code for commit hygiene and explanations
- Cursor for AI-powered coding with various models