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Cursor IDE local use and Grok/Composer vs GPT-5.6 combo debated

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A user is inquiring about the local computer usage capabilities of the Cursor IDE, specifically its integration with the iOS Simulator, as they are considering a switch from other coding assistants like Codex and CC. They express a preference for local control over cloud-based agents. Additionally, the user seeks opinions on the effectiveness of using Grok as a planner and Composer as an executor, comparing this combination to models like GPT-5.6 Sol and GPT-5.6 Terra. AI

IMPACT User feedback and comparisons of AI coding assistants and planning/execution models may inform future development and user choices.

RANK_REASON User discussion and opinion seeking on existing products and model combinations.

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Cursor IDE local use and Grok/Composer vs GPT-5.6 combo debated

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  1. r/cursor TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/alexkmx174 ·

    Does cursor has local computer use? Also what’s your opinion on Grok 4.5 and Composer 2.5 combo?

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>I’ve been thinking about moving to Cursor. Right now, I’m using CC and Codex. I think CC is good, but it has gotten worse lately, and in my experience, it has fallen behind Codex.</p> <p>So I’ve been thinking about using Codex + Cursor. However, …

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