Architect

AIVory Architect for Cursor

Visual cloud infrastructure design in Cursor IDE. Same powerful designer, seamlessly integrated with Cursor’s AI-first workflow.

  • Full feature parity with VS Code extension
  • Open VSX distribution for Cursor compatibility
  • AI-enhanced workflow leveraging Cursor’s built-in AI
  • Visual designer for drag-and-drop infrastructure design

Installation

From Open VSX Registry

  1. Open Cursor
  2. Go to Extensions (Ctrl+Shift+X / Cmd+Shift+X)
  3. Search for “AIVory Architect”
  4. Click Install
Note You can also install directly from the Open VSX Registry.

Compatibility

AIVory Architect for Cursor is the same extension as the VS Code version, distributed through Open VSX for Cursor compatibility.

All features, settings, and commands work identically to the VS Code Extension.

Note Updates are synchronized between VS Code Marketplace and Open VSX, so you’ll always have access to the latest features.

Requirements

Cursor
Latest version recommended
Terraform 1.6+
Required for deployment features
kubectl
Required for Kubernetes features

Quick Start

  1. Open the Designer: Click the AIVory Architect icon in the Activity Bar
  2. Drag Resources: Add VMs, databases, load balancers from the palette
  3. Connect & Configure: Define dependencies and edit properties
  4. Generate Terraform: Click Generate Terraform in the toolbar
  5. Deploy: Run terraform apply directly from Cursor
Note Use the Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P / Cmd+Shift+P) and type “Architect” to see all available commands.

AI-Powered Workflow

Cursor’s AI capabilities complement Architect’s visual design:

Code Explanation
Use Cursor’s AI to explain generated Terraform code
Code Review
Ask Cursor to optimize or review your infrastructure configuration
AI Suggestions
Get AI suggestions for resource sizing and architecture
Note Cursor’s native AI features work seamlessly with Architect’s generated code, giving you an AI-assisted infrastructure development experience.

Full Documentation

For complete feature documentation, configuration options, and troubleshooting, see the VS Code Extension documentation, which covers all features available in Cursor.

Why reference VS Code docs?
Since AIVory Architect for Cursor is the same extension distributed through Open VSX, all features, commands, and configurations are identical to the VS Code version. The VS Code documentation serves as the complete reference for both platforms.

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