Kinyugo · December 14, 2025 08:22 · Jun 28, 2025 · Feb 19, 2025 · Feb 19, 2025 · Feb 5, 2025
diff --git a/install_cursor_instructions.md b/install_cursor_instructions.md
@@ -33,12 +33,16 @@ This script installs or updates the **Cursor AI IDE** on Linux systems. It downl
    ```bash
    chmod +x install_cursor.sh
    ```
-3. Run the script
+3. The automatic download feature is no longer working because Cursor has changed their download URL.
+
+   1. Go to the [cursor-ai-downloads](https://github.com/oslook/cursor-ai-downloads?tab=readme-ov-file) repository and copy the latest Cursor download link.
+   2. Replace the `CURSOR_URL` variable inside the `installCursor` function with the new link. 
+4. Run the script
 
    ```bash 
    ./install_cursor.sh
    ```
-4. Restart your terminal or run the following command:
+5. Restart your terminal or run the following command:
 
    ```bash
    source /path/to/terminal/config

diff --git a/install_cursor_instructions.md b/install_cursor_instructions.md
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ This script installs or updates the **Cursor AI IDE** on Linux systems. It downl
    sudo apt install libfuse2
    ```
 
-## Installation Instructions:
+## Instructions:
 1. Copy the script into a file, e.g., `install_cursor.sh`.
 
    ```bash

diff --git a/install_cursor_instructions.md b/install_cursor_instructions.md
@@ -10,24 +10,36 @@ This script installs or updates the **Cursor AI IDE** on Linux systems. It downl
 - Automatically detects the user's shell and modifies the appropriate configuration file.
 - Allows overwriting the existing installation for updates.
 
-## Instructions:
+## Prerequisites:
+- Some users have reported crashes due to compatibility issues with other versions of `libfuse`. To prevent this, ensure you have `libfuse2` installed by running:  
+
+   ```bash
+   sudo apt install libfuse2
+   ```
+
+## Installation Instructions:
 1. Copy the script into a file, e.g., `install_cursor.sh`.
+
    ```bash
    curl https://gist.githubusercontent.com/Kinyugo/9845e18998744ff54b8f0cde3bb37182/raw/a9425582958c14f80acea08e51c49b1bf63840c7/install_cursor.sh
    ```
    or
+
    ```bash
    wget https://gist.githubusercontent.com/Kinyugo/9845e18998744ff54b8f0cde3bb37182/raw/a9425582958c14f80acea08e51c49b1bf63840c7/install_cursor.sh
    ```
 2. Make the script executable:  
+
    ```bash
    chmod +x install_cursor.sh
    ```
 3. Run the script
-  ```bash 
-  ./install_cursor.sh
-  ```
+
+   ```bash 
+   ./install_cursor.sh
+   ```
 4. Restart your terminal or run the following command:
-  ```bash
-  source /path/to/terminal/config
-  ```
+
+   ```bash
+   source /path/to/terminal/config
+   ```
diff --git a/install_cursor_instructions.md b/install_cursor_instructions.md
@@ -12,6 +12,13 @@ This script installs or updates the **Cursor AI IDE** on Linux systems. It downl
 
 ## Instructions:
 1. Copy the script into a file, e.g., `install_cursor.sh`.
+   ```bash
+   curl https://gist.githubusercontent.com/Kinyugo/9845e18998744ff54b8f0cde3bb37182/raw/a9425582958c14f80acea08e51c49b1bf63840c7/install_cursor.sh
+   ```
+   or
+   ```bash
+   wget https://gist.githubusercontent.com/Kinyugo/9845e18998744ff54b8f0cde3bb37182/raw/a9425582958c14f80acea08e51c49b1bf63840c7/install_cursor.sh
+   ```
 2. Make the script executable:  
    ```bash
    chmod +x install_cursor.sh

diff --git a/install_cursor.sh b/install_cursor.sh
@@ -0,0 +1,103 @@
+#!/bin/bash
+
+installCursor() {
+    local CURSOR_URL="https://downloader.cursor.sh/linux/appImage/x64"
+    local ICON_URL="https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:700/1*YLg8VpqXaTyRHJoStnMuog.png"
+    local APPIMAGE_PATH="/opt/cursor.appimage"
+    local ICON_PATH="/opt/cursor.png"
+    local DESKTOP_ENTRY_PATH="/usr/share/applications/cursor.desktop"
+
+    echo "Checking for existing Cursor installation..."
+
+    # Detect the user's shell
+    local SHELL_NAME=$(basename "$SHELL")
+    local RC_FILE=""
+
+    case "$SHELL_NAME" in
+        bash)
+            RC_FILE="$HOME/.bashrc"
+            ;;
+        zsh)
+            RC_FILE="$HOME/.zshrc"
+            ;;
+        fish)
+            RC_FILE="$HOME/.config/fish/config.fish"
+            ;;
+        *)
+            echo "Unsupported shell: $SHELL_NAME"
+            echo "Please manually add the alias to your shell configuration file."
+            return 1
+            ;;
+    esac
+
+    # Notify if updating an existing installation
+    if [ -f "$APPIMAGE_PATH" ]; then
+        echo "Cursor AI IDE is already installed. Updating existing installation..."
+    else
+        echo "Performing a fresh installation of Cursor AI IDE..."
+    fi
+
+    # Install curl if not installed
+    if ! command -v curl &> /dev/null; then
+        echo "curl is not installed. Installing..."
+        sudo apt-get update
+        sudo apt-get install -y curl || { echo "Failed to install curl."; exit 1; }
+    fi
+
+    # Download AppImage and Icon
+    echo "Downloading Cursor AppImage..."
+    curl -L "$CURSOR_URL" -o /tmp/cursor.appimage || { echo "Failed to download AppImage."; exit 1; }
+
+    echo "Downloading Cursor icon..."
+    curl -L "$ICON_URL" -o /tmp/cursor.png || { echo "Failed to download icon."; exit 1; }
+
+    # Move to final destination
+    echo "Installing Cursor files..."
+    sudo mv /tmp/cursor.appimage "$APPIMAGE_PATH"
+    sudo chmod +x "$APPIMAGE_PATH"
+    sudo mv /tmp/cursor.png "$ICON_PATH"
+
+    # Create a .desktop entry
+    echo "Creating .desktop entry..."
+    sudo bash -c "cat > $DESKTOP_ENTRY_PATH" <<EOL
+[Desktop Entry]
+Name=Cursor AI IDE
+Exec=$APPIMAGE_PATH --no-sandbox
+Icon=$ICON_PATH
+Type=Application
+Categories=Development;
+EOL
+
+    # Add alias to the appropriate RC file
+    echo "Adding cursor alias to $RC_FILE..."
+    if [ "$SHELL_NAME" = "fish" ]; then
+        # Fish shell uses a different syntax for functions
+        if ! grep -q "function cursor" "$RC_FILE"; then
+            echo "function cursor" >> "$RC_FILE"
+            echo "    /opt/cursor.appimage --no-sandbox \$argv > /dev/null 2>&1 & disown" >> "$RC_FILE"
+            echo "end" >> "$RC_FILE"
+        else
+            echo "Alias already exists in $RC_FILE."
+        fi
+    else
+        if ! grep -q "function cursor" "$RC_FILE"; then
+            cat >> "$RC_FILE" <<EOL
+
+# Cursor alias
+function cursor() {
+    /opt/cursor.appimage --no-sandbox "\${@}" > /dev/null 2>&1 & disown
+}
+EOL
+        else
+            echo "Alias already exists in $RC_FILE."
+        fi
+    fi
+
+    # Inform the user to reload the shell
+    echo "To apply changes, please restart your terminal or run the following command:"
+    echo "    source $RC_FILE"
+
+    echo "Cursor AI IDE installation or update complete. You can find it in your application menu."
+}
+
+installCursor
diff --git a/install_cursor_instructions.md b/install_cursor_instructions.md
@@ -0,0 +1,26 @@
+# Cursor AI IDE Installer and Updater Script
+
+## Description:
+This script installs or updates the **Cursor AI IDE** on Linux systems. It downloads the AppImage, sets up an application menu entry, and adds a shell alias (`cursor`) for easy usage. The script supports multiple shells (`bash`, `zsh`, `fish`) and gracefully handles updates.
+
+## Features:
+- Downloads and installs the Cursor AI IDE AppImage and icon.
+- Adds a `.desktop` entry for the system's application menu.
+- Configures an alias for quick access (`cursor`).
+- Automatically detects the user's shell and modifies the appropriate configuration file.
+- Allows overwriting the existing installation for updates.
+
+## Instructions:
+1. Copy the script into a file, e.g., `install_cursor.sh`.
+2. Make the script executable:  
+   ```bash
+   chmod +x install_cursor.sh
+   ```
+3. Run the script
+  ```bash 
+  ./install_cursor.sh
+  ```
+4. Restart your terminal or run the following command:
+  ```bash
+  source /path/to/terminal/config
+  ```
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