Cursor users after a cheap, fast in-house coding model; the fast default costs $3/$15, far more than standard at $0.50/$2.50.
Kenning's take
What it does
Composer 2.5 is Cursor's current own coding model, built on the same open-source base as Composer 2, Moonshot's Kimi K2.5. It is better at long-running tasks, follows complex instructions more reliably and judges how much effort a task needs. It is available in Cursor, with a fast variant as the default.
- Built on Moonshot's Kimi K2.5 checkpoint
- Stronger on long-horizon agent tasks
- Uses all Cursor agent tools including browser and terminal
- Fast variant by default, cheaper standard tier
Who it suits. Developers using Cursor who want a fast in-house coding model for agent work.
Key facts
- Category
- AI models
- Part of
- Cursor
- Made by
- Anysphere, Inc. (Cursor)
- Released
- 18 May 2026
- How to get it
- In Cursor on all plans, drawn from the Cursor Models usage pool
- Works on
- Cursor (desktop, web, CLI, iOS)
- In the UK
- Yes
- Free plan
- Hobby plan has limited access to Composer
- API price
- $0.50 per million input, $0.20 cached input, $2.50 per million output tokens; fast variant $3 input, $0.50 cached, $15 output
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billed |
|---|---|---|
| Cursor Pro | $20 | month |
FAQ
When was Composer 2.5 released?
Cursor released Composer 2.5 on 18 May 2026.
How much does Composer 2.5 cost?
$0.50 per million input tokens and $2.50 per million output tokens. The default fast variant costs $3 and $15.
What is Composer 2.5 based on?
Cursor says it is built on the same open-source checkpoint as Composer 2, Moonshot's Kimi K2.5.
Facts from the maker's own pages and the sources listed. Checked 2026-10-11.
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