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-24.04 branch or visit: Link

When you run the script, you'll see a user-friendly menu interface:

 ______ ___ ____ ________ ______ / ____/_ ________________ _____ / | / _/ / _/ __ \/ ____/ / / / / / / ___/ ___/ __ \/ ___/ / /| | / / / // / / / __/ / /___/ /_/ / / (__ ) /_/ / / / ___ |_/ / _/ // /_/ / /___ \____/\__,_/_/ /____/\____/_/ /_/ |_/___/ /___/_____/_____/ For Ubuntu 22.04 ------------------------------------------------- /\_/\ ( o.o ) > ^ < ------------------------ 1. 💿 Install Cursor 2. 🆙 Update Cursor 3. 🗑️ Uninstall Cursor Note: If the menu reappears after choosing an option, check any error message above. ------------------------ Please choose an option (1, 2, or 3): 

This is a guideline and script for installing or updating Cursor on Ubuntu 22.04.

• 🚀 One-line Installation: Install directly from GitHub without cloning
• 📦 Auto-download: Automatically fetches latest Cursor AppImage
• 🔄 Easy Update: Update to newest version with single command
• 🗑️ Complete Uninstall: Remove Cursor and all related files
• 🎨 Icon Selection: Choose your preferred application icon
• 🖥️ Desktop Integration: Automatic menu entry creation

• 🐧 Ubuntu 22.04 or compatible Linux distribution
• 🌐 Internet connection
• 🔑 sudo privileges
• 📦 curl (auto-installed if missing)
• 📦 libfuse2 (auto-installed if missing)

• cursor-icon.png – Standard Cursor logo with blue background
• cursor-black-icon.png – Cursor logo with dark background

• Ubuntu 22.04: The script automatically installs libfuse2 for AppImage support
• Ubuntu 24.04+: Do NOT install libfuse2 manually - 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:

1. Permission errors: Ensure you have sudo privileges and active internet connection
2. Script fails to download: Check your network connection and try again
3. Cursor won't start: The script handles libfuse2 automatically, but you can verify with:

   sudo apt update && sudo apt install libfuse2

4. 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