Skulptor vs Cursor
Both are AI-first editors. The difference is where your code goes, how many agents you can run, and whether you can see the source.
Privacy on by default
Your code stays on your machine. No data leaves without explicit permission. Local-first architecture means zero telemetry by default.
Privacy on by default
Sends code to cloud servers for AI processing. Requires trust in their data handling. No local-only mode available.
Local LLM support via Ollama
Run models like CodeLlama, DeepSeek, and Mistral directly on your hardware through Ollama integration. Full AI capability without an internet connection.
Local LLM support via Ollama
Relies entirely on cloud-hosted models. No support for local inference. Requires a constant internet connection for AI features.
Visual canvas mode
Plan architecture visually with three canvas modes: whiteboard, flow, and component. Map out systems before writing a single line of code.
Visual canvas mode
No visual planning tools. Architecture decisions happen entirely in text, with no spatial reasoning support.
Agent fleet with worktree branching
Spin up multiple AI agents that work in parallel across separate git worktrees. Each agent handles its own task without conflicts.
Agent fleet with worktree branching
Single agent model. One AI conversation at a time. No parallel task execution or isolated branch workflows.
Rollback scoring system
Every AI action gets a confidence score. Granular rollback lets you undo specific changes while keeping the rest. Full audit trail of every modification.
Rollback scoring system
Basic undo functionality. No scoring or confidence metrics. Limited ability to selectively revert AI-generated changes.
Brand system and component library
Define design tokens, color palettes, and component patterns once. The AI references your brand system automatically across every generation.
Brand system and component library
No built-in design system support. AI generates code without awareness of your brand guidelines or component patterns.
Open source foundation
Core editor is open source. Inspect the code, contribute features, fork it. Full transparency in how your IDE works.
Open source foundation
Proprietary, closed-source codebase. No visibility into how the editor processes your code or handles your data.
What they have in common
Both editors share these core capabilities.
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