PlanToCode
Cursor • Pre-planning for Composer & Agent

Plan first. Run Cursor Agent or Background Agents with a reviewed spec.

Discover files, generate and merge multi-model plans, then execute in Cursor Agent Terminal or Background Agents with full architectural context.

Cursor Agent mode and Background Agents plan internally during execution. PlanToCode adds pre-planning with file discovery, multi-model insights, and reviewable specs before Agent runs.

Install PlanToCode

$5 free credits • Pay-as-you-go • Works with all major AI coding tools

This page describes how PlanToCode's architectural pre-planning integrates with Cursor Agent Terminal and Background Agents, with all claims verified against Cursor's official documentation.

What PlanToCode gives you here

Human-in-the-loop governance

Maintain full control over AI-generated implementation plans. Review proposed changes, edit plan details, and approve before execution. Every step is visible, auditable, and aligned with your requirements.

File-by-file plans with exact repository paths

Implementation plans break down changes on a file-by-file basis with exact paths corresponding to your project structure. This granular approach ensures complete visibility into what will be modified.

Intelligent file discovery

Surface the right files before writing prompts. The file discovery workflow uses pattern groups, relevance scoring, and staged reviews to identify exactly which files your AI needs.

Integrated terminal with CLI detection

Launch AI coding CLIs directly in the built-in terminal without leaving your workspace. Health monitoring, auto-recovery, and resize handling keep long-running jobs stable.

Persistent sessions and logs

Terminal output is stored locally, and project sessions reload on startup. Close the application and return days later to pick up exactly where you left off.

Privacy and local storage

All sessions are stored locally on your machine in SQLite. When you use AI features, you see exactly what will be sent to AI providers before confirming. No hidden data collection.

How it works with this tool

Cursor Agent Terminal runs commands within your IDE

Cursor Agent Terminal executes terminal commands and CLI tools directly within the Cursor IDE. It provides an integrated environment for running tasks without leaving your development workspace.

Cursor Background Agents operate in isolated VM environments

Cursor Background Agents run tasks in isolated virtual machine environments, providing separation from your local system. These agents can execute longer-running operations independently.

PlanToCode provides pre-execution architectural context

File discovery surfaces the full architectural scope of changes before execution begins. Multi-model plan synthesis compares approaches from different AI models. Merged specs provide clear, reviewable implementation plans that Cursor Agent can follow.

Persistent terminal sessions with cross-platform support

PlanToCode terminal features include persistent sessions that survive app restarts, full WSL support on Windows for Linux-based workflows, and health monitoring to track long-running operations. All terminal output is stored locally with full session history.

Quickstart

  1. 1
    Install PlanToCode on the same machine as Cursor

    Download PlanToCode for macOS, Windows, or WSL and connect it to your repository.

  2. 2
    Run file discovery for your task

    Generate a focused set of files and dependencies that Cursor Agent will need to consider.

  3. 3
    Generate and merge plans

    Create implementation plans from multiple AI models and merge them into a comprehensive, Cursor-ready specification.

  4. 4
    Execute with confidence

    Provide the plan to Cursor Agent Terminal or Background Agents, or run it in PlanToCode's terminal with approvals and full logging.

Verified from official sources

Cursor Agent Terminal provides AI-powered command execution directly in the IDE

Official docs

Background Agents run tasks in isolated virtual machine environments

Official docs

Cursor provides Composer mode for AI-assisted code generation

Official docs

Cursor indexes your codebase for context-aware suggestions

Official docs

Cursor CLI enables terminal-based interactions with AI features

Official docs

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about PlanToCode

No, Cursor has Composer and Agent mode which plan internally during execution. They do not offer a separate user-controlled planning phase. PlanToCode adds that pre-planning layer with file discovery, multi-model synthesis, and reviewable architectural context before Cursor Agent executes.
After creating a merged plan in PlanToCode, you can either paste the context and instructions into Cursor Composer or Agent mode for execution, or execute directly in PlanToCode's terminal with full logging and approval workflows.
Yes. PlanToCode fully supports Windows 10+, WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux), and macOS 11.0+. The integrated terminal provides persistent logging and approvals that complement Cursor's terminal integration.

Ready to get started?

Plan software changes before you code. Review scope, merge multi-model insights, and execute with full visibility.

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