To open the chat in Cursor AI code editor, press the keyboard shortcut Cmd + L on macOS or Ctrl + L on Windows. This shortcut opens the chat interface directly within the editor where you can interact with the AI model. The chat feature is located in the AI panel, which is usually on the side opposite the main sidebar. You can also toggle the AI panel with a shortcut to focus on the chat box. Once opened, you can ask questions, get advice, and apply suggested changes to your code directly from the chat interface. If the chat window is closed, reopening it also uses Cmd + L or Ctrl + L. If the command does not work, users have found "Show Cursor AI Chat" or opening the chat as an editor through the command palette (Ctrl + Shift + P or Cmd + Shift + P then select "Open Chat as Editor") helpful as alternate methods. The chat supports multiple conversations and model switching. Summary:
- Press Cmd + L (macOS) or Ctrl + L (Windows) to open the Cursor chat.
- The chat panel appears on the side opposite the main sidebar.
- Use command palette (Ctrl+Shift+P or Cmd+Shift+P) and select "Open Chat as Editor" if shortcuts don't work.
- Chat allows code questions, advice, and applying changes.
This is based on the latest instructions and troubleshooting found across Cursor documentation and community forums.
