Agent framework
AMP
AMP is Sourcegraph's agentic coding tool, integrated with their code search and batch change platform. It combines agent workflows with large-scale code intelligence.
AMP plugins on BuySkills
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AMP vs Cursor
A head-to-head look at AMP and Cursor — two popular AI coding agents — and how BuySkills fits into each workflow.
Standalone IDE
Cursor
Cursor is a VS Code fork rebuilt around AI: inline edits, multi-model routing, and an agentic Composer that can plan and apply multi-file changes. It is one of the most popular AI-first editors among professional developers.
Cursor plugins on BuySkillsSide-by-side
| Dimension | AMP | Cursor |
|---|---|---|
| Surface | Agent framework | Standalone IDE |
| In a nutshell | Sourcegraph's agentic coding tool | AI-first VS Code fork with agent mode |
| BuySkills install command | npx buyskills install <skill> | npx buyskills install <skill> |
| Cross-agent skill sharing | Yes — via BuySkills | Yes — via BuySkills |
Use both with a single skill catalog
You don't have to pick. BuySkills lets you install a skill once and use it across AMP, Cursor, and every other supported AI coding agent — without repurchasing or reconfiguring.
- One command to install in either agent:
npx buyskills install <skill> - Skills pinned to a version you choose — AMP or Cursor updates won't break your loop
- Explore plugins by category: testing, refactoring, documentation, git workflows, and more
AMP vs Cursor — FAQ
Should I pick AMP or Cursor?
It depends on where you work. AMP is sourcegraph's agentic coding tool, while Cursor is ai-first vs code fork with agent mode. Many developers use both and share skills across them via BuySkills — so the choice is less binary than it used to be.
Can I use the same plugins in AMP and Cursor?
Yes. BuySkills is designed for cross-agent portability. Install a skill once with the BuySkills CLI and it becomes available in both AMP and Cursor — and every other supported agent — without a second purchase or install.
How is installing BuySkills skills different between AMP and Cursor?
It isn't, from your side. You run `npx buyskills install <skill>`, and the CLI writes the skill to the directory each agent reads from. AMP and Cursor pick up the skill without any extra config.
Does AMP's agent run BuySkills skills on indexed codebases?
Yes. AMP calls BuySkills skills as part of its agent plan, and the skills have access to the same indexed codebase context that AMP's native tools do. That makes refactor and analysis skills especially powerful in AMP.
How do BuySkills skills differ from Cursor .cursorrules?
`.cursorrules` files configure Cursor's behavior per project, while BuySkills packages reusable capabilities — prompts, tools, and scripts — that Cursor's agent can invoke on demand. The two are complementary: rules shape style, skills extend capability.
Still deciding?
Install BuySkills CLI once and the skills you discover today work in whichever agent you pick tomorrow.
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