Two AIs, One Codebase: Why I Run Claude Code and Cursor Side-by-Side

Two AIs, One Codebase: Why I Run Claude Code and Cursor Side-by-Side

My daily workflow involves using competing AI assistants to build better code through creative tension.

Most mornings, I start with two windows and two assistants to tackle a frustrating problem with the Stark Insider server. On the left, I have VS Code with Claude Code, which is my home base and excels at commit hygiene and helping with succinct titles, useful bodies, and explanations.

On the other hand, I have Cursor, built on VS Code, but it prioritizes being an AI product first and an editor second. I often switch between GPT-5 Codex, Auto, or other models to get a unique perspective.

People whisper that some of the “stealth” options map to bigger-name models (New version: Gemini 3???!).

Author's summary: Using two AI assistants to build better code.

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