The 10 Best Cursor-Compatible AI Agents

Cursor has become the default IDE for AI-native developers — but the real upgrade isn't the autocomplete, it's the agents you can layer on top. In 2026, the best Cursor users aren't just chatting with the model; they're orchestrating a roster of specialist agents that handle frontend, backend, devops, security, testing, and more.

This list collects the 10 best Cursor-compatible AI agents from the AI Skill Market library. Each one runs alongside Cursor through Claude Code or MCP integration, and each one is free to install.

Selection Criteria

• Cursor-compatible via Claude Code, MCP, or shared file context
• Senior-level output
• Composable with other agents
• Free to install
• Covers a real engineering specialty

1. frontend-developer

A frontend specialist that writes React, Vue, Svelte, and TypeScript with senior judgment. Pair with Cursor's autocomplete for compounding speed.

Use cases: Component scaffolding, refactors, accessibility audits Install: claude agent install frontend-developer Why it made the list: Frontend is where most Cursor users live. This agent owns it.

2. backend-architect

Designs API contracts, DB schemas, and service boundaries. The right call when Cursor is generating code that doesn't fit the bigger picture.

Use cases: API design, schema review Install: claude agent install backend-architect Why it made the list: It catches the architectural mistakes Cursor's local view can't see.

3. devops-automator

Writes CI/CD pipelines, Dockerfiles, and deployment scripts. Useful when Cursor's "ship this" instinct outpaces your infra.

Use cases: CI pipelines, container setup Install: claude agent install devops-automator Why it made the list: Devops is the part Cursor users skip — until it bites them.

4. security-engineer

Reviews code for security issues with senior judgment. Catches the patterns Cursor will happily generate without thinking twice.

Use cases: Pre-merge security review Install: claude agent install security-engineer Why it made the list: Speed without security is a liability.

5. ai-engineer

A specialist for building AI features inside your app: prompt engineering, RAG pipelines, agent orchestration, evals.

Use cases: Building AI-powered features Install: claude agent install ai-engineer Why it made the list: Cursor users build AI apps. This agent helps them ship them well.

6. database-optimizer

Reviews queries, indexes, and migrations. Catches the "this works but doesn't scale" issues Cursor won't flag.

Use cases: Query optimization, schema review Install: claude agent install database-optimizer Why it made the list: DB performance is invisible until it isn't.

7. code-reviewer

A first-pass reviewer that runs against any PR. Catches the obvious stuff so humans focus on judgment.

Use cases: PR review, pre-merge checks Install: claude agent install code-reviewer Why it made the list: It's the cheapest reliability upgrade you'll find.

8. senior-developer

A generalist senior dev: refactors, architecture critiques, design suggestions. Useful as a sanity check on big changes.

Use cases: Refactors, design discussions Install: claude agent install senior-developer Why it made the list: Sometimes you just need a senior to look at it.

9. software-architect

For when you're making a foundational decision: framework choice, monolith vs services, build vs buy.

Use cases: Architecture decisions, ADRs Install: claude agent install software-architect Why it made the list: Cursor is great at the trees. This agent owns the forest.

10. qa-engineer

Defines test plans, acceptance criteria, and pre-launch QA checklists. Pair with Cursor's test generation for full coverage.

Use cases: Test plans, acceptance criteria Install: claude agent install qa-engineer Why it made the list: QA is the part most Cursor users postpone — and most regret postponing.

Comparison Table

How to Choose

Solo dev shipping a SaaS? Install frontend-developer, backend-architect, and security-engineer. Working on AI products? Add ai-engineer. On a team? Add code-reviewer and qa-engineer. Making big architecture calls? software-architect is your sanity check.

FAQ

Q: How do these agents talk to Cursor? Through shared file context, Claude Code in a terminal pane, or MCP integration.

Q: Are they free? Yes — every agent in this list is free to install.

Q: Will they conflict with Cursor's built-in chat? No — they complement it. Most users run both.

Q: Can I use them with VS Code instead? Yes — they work the same way.

Q: Do they support Claude / GPT / Gemini? They're built for Claude Code, but their output is model-agnostic.

Conclusion

Cursor + Claude Code + the right agent roster = the most productive dev setup in 2026. These 10 agents are the highest-leverage installs for any Cursor user. Pick three this week.

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Related Reading

• 150 AI Specialists You Can Hire in 30 Seconds
• The 10 Best Code Review AI Skills in 2026
• The 10 Best Free AI Skills for JavaScript Devs
• The MCP Protocol Guide

Sources

• Agency Agents on GitHub
• Claude Code Docs
• Cursor