Cursor vs. Claude Code: parallel vs. focus, not code quality
I’ve been using Cursor and Claude Code daily for real work, not just experiments.<p>One thing that surprised me is how quickly code quality converges between tools once you plan clearly. At this point, I don’t feel a meaningful difference in output quality itself.<p>What does feel different is the workflow mode each tool supports.<p>When I want many things moving at once, spawning parallel agents, delegating background tasks, or running async work, Claude Code feels more natural to me. The CLI and agent-first model fits that style well.<p>When I need to slow down, review plans, read diffs, understand context, and make careful changes, Cursor feels more friendly. It’s easier for focused thinking and sense-making.<p>So for me, it’s parallel vs focus mode.<p>We’re also starting to run Claude Code in CI/CD for well-scoped tasks like tests, refactors, and reproducible bug fixes. That background delegation is where CLI-first tools start to matter.<p>Curious how others are splitting work between these tools, or if you see it differently.
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I’ve been using Cursor and Claude Code daily for real work, not just experiments.<p>One thing that surprised me is how quickly code quality converges between tools once you plan clearly. At this point, I don’t feel a meaningful difference in output quality itself.<p>What does feel different is the workflow mode each tool supports.<p>When I want many things moving at once, spawning parallel agents, delegating background tasks, or running async work, Claude Code feels more natural to me. The CLI and agent-first model fits that style well.<p>When I need to slow down, review plans, read diffs, understand context, and make careful changes, Cursor feels more friendly. It’s easier for focused thinking and sense-making.<p>So for me, it’s parallel vs focus mode.<p>We’re also starting to run Claude Code in CI/CD for well-scoped tasks like tests, refactors, and reproducible bug fixes. That background delegation is where CLI-first tools start to matter.<p>Curious how others are splitting work between these tools, or if you see it differently.