Quick verdict
Use Cursor when you want an AI-native editor. Use Copilot when you want assistance inside your existing GitHub workflow.
Best for
- Cursor: fast feature iteration
- Copilot: teams already standardized on GitHub and common IDEs
Watch out for
- Review generated code carefully
- Do not paste credentials into prompts
Recommended stack
Cursor or Copilot
GitHub
Sentry
SilkRouter for product AI
Where SilkRouter fits
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