RepoPrompter vs Cursor
• Honest Comparison
Summary
- RepoPrompter: Best for assembling precise repository context and applying AI changes via XML diff.
- Cursor: Best for inline IDE editing and agentic refactors inside the editor.
- Together: Use RepoPrompter for context packaging + safe apply, Cursor for quick inline edits.
Feature Comparison
RepoPrompter
- Visual file selection + token estimates
- Structured prompts for LLMs
- XML diff apply with preview
- Great for Claude/ChatGPT workflows
Cursor
- Inline editing and code actions
- Project-wide refactors in IDE
- Good for quick changes and exploration
- Less control over context packaging
When to Choose Each
- Choose RepoPrompter for multi-file prompts, consistent format, and safe application.
- Choose Cursor for exploratory changes and local refactors within your editor.
- Use both for the best of both workflows.