About this video

• Video Title: How To Use Unlimited Cursor For Free.. (Better Then Claude Code)
• Channel: TechKevin
• Speakers: TechKevin
• Duration: 00:10:37

Overview

This video demonstrates how to use the Cursor AI coding assistant and its features, including code generation, website creation, and hosting, all for free without requiring technical knowledge. The tutorial covers setting up Cursor, generating an API token, creating a website using a prompt inspired by another website, and finally hosting the created website on Vercel.

Key takeaways

• Free Access to Cursor Features: The tutorial explains how to set up and use Cursor's advanced features without any cost, making it accessible to everyone.
• Website Generation with AI: Users can create websites by providing prompts and inspiration links, with the AI handling the coding and design.
• End-to-End Workflow: The video covers the entire process from code generation with Cursor to deploying a live website using GitHub and Vercel.
• No Technical Knowledge Required: The steps are explained in a way that requires no prior coding or technical expertise, making it beginner-friendly.
• Comparison to Cursor: The method shown is presented as a superior alternative to using Cursor directly for certain tasks, offering more flexibility.

The main steps to set up the Cursor environment for free are:

1. Access Ravoev: Go to google.com, search for "ravoev," and click on the provided link.
2. Sign Up: Click the "try now" button, enter your email, and sign up.
3. Enter Code: Retrieve a six-digit code sent to your email and enter it on the website.
4. Set Up Account: Enter a name and password, then proceed.
5. Select Site: Choose an available site name and agree to start.
6. Install CLI: Download and install the Ravo Dev CLI for your operating system (Mac, Windows, or Linux) using commands in the terminal.
7. Generate API Token: Log in to your account on the Ravo Dev platform using your email and the generated API token.
8. Login to Environment: In the terminal, use the command ACL bravo dev off login and enter your email and API token to log in to your Bravo Dev environment.

To generate a website using an inspiration link and AI, follow these steps:

1. Create an Empty Folder: Make a new, empty folder on your computer for the project.
2. Navigate to Folder in Terminal: Open your terminal and use the cd command followed by dragging and dropping your empty folder into the terminal to set the directory.
3. Run Ravo Dev: Copy and paste the command ACL ravo dev run into your terminal and press enter. This will start the Ravo Dev process within your empty folder, enabling AI capabilities.
4. Provide Prompt: In the terminal, type a prompt that includes your request for a website and paste the inspiration link. For example: "Create me a React website similar to [paste link here]". You can also specify the type of app (e.g., "create me a React website, create me an iOS app, create me a full stack app").
5. AI Generation: The AI will use the prompt and inspiration link to generate the website code.
6. Access Local Website: Once the process is complete, you will get a local host link (e.g., localhost:3000) to view the generated website.

The process for hosting the generated website online involves using GitHub and Vercel:

1. Upload to GitHub:

   • Go to github.com and sign in or sign up for an account.
   • Click the green "New" button to create a new repository.
   • Name your repository (e.g., "create website") and click "Create repository."
   • On the repository page, click "Uploading an existing file."
   • Open the folder containing your generated website project.
   • Drag and drop all files and folders into the GitHub upload area, except for the node_modules folder.
   • Commit the changes with a message like "create website."

2. Deploy to Vercel:

   • Go to versel.com and sign up or log in. If signing up, choose the "Hobby" plan.
   • Once logged into your Vercel dashboard, click "Add New" and then "Project."
   • Search for the GitHub repository you just created and click "Import."
   • Configure the project settings if needed (though default settings often work).
   • Click "Deploy."
   • Vercel will build and deploy your website, providing you with a live Vercel link.

This process ensures your website is accessible online and can be updated by pushing new changes to your GitHub repository and re-deploying on Vercel.

The commands demonstrated for interacting with the AI within the terminal are:

• /models: To switch between different AI models like Claude Sonnet, Claude 3.5, or GPT-5.
• /clear: To clear the current session's message history.
• /usage: To view your current usage statistics.
• /yolo: To skip confirmation prompts for AI actions.
• /help: To access help documentation.
• /sub_agent: To add sub-agents to your workflow.
• ACL bravo dev run: To start the Ravo Dev environment in your project folder.
• ACL bravo dev off login: To log in to your Bravo Dev account using your email and API token.
• cd [folder path]: Standard command to change directory in the terminal.