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Fewer suggestions (higher precision)
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Higher accept rate
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Target completion latency
| Cursor Tab | Traditional Autocomplete | |
|---|---|---|
| Prediction unit | Next action (multi-line, cross-file) | Next token or line |
| Context awareness | Full editing session + codebase | Current file only |
| Training | Reinforcement learning on real scenarios | Next-token prediction on code |
| Cross-file suggestions | Yes (jumps to related files) | |
| Selectivity | Suggests only when confident | Suggests on every keystroke |
How Tab differs from Agent
Tab and Agent serve different parts of the workflow. Tab is passive and fast: it watches your edits and predicts your next move in real time. Agent is active and thorough: you give it a task and it executes end to end. Think of Tab as a pair programmer who finishes your sentences, and Agent as a colleague who takes a task off your plate entirely. Most developers use both throughout the day.