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FileDigest vs Cursor @docs / context

Cursor's @docs and context features pull references into your editor session. FileDigest produces one portable Markdown digest you can paste into any model — or share, archive, audit.

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Quick verdict

When each one wins.

  • FileDigest wins when you need a paste-anywhere, model-agnostic Markdown artifact from files.
  • Cursor wins when you are coding inside Cursor and want library docs / repo context in the editor's agent loop.
  • FileDigest is a separate service with its own dashboard, billing, and (rolling-out) API; Cursor's @docs is bundled with the editor.
  • These are not substitutes — they live at different layers of the stack.

Feature comparison

Side-by-side, no hand-waving.

FeatureFileDigestCursor @docs / context
Primary inputFiles you upload (PDF, DOCX, PPTX, XLSX, HTML, MD, TXT, folders)URLs / docs registered with the Cursor editor
Primary outputOne merged Markdown digest you can paste anywhereIn-editor context for Cursor's agent
Works outside the editorYes — output is a plain .md file—
Folder ingest of mixed file typesYes (recursive walk)Editor file tree only
Structure-preserving PDF / DOCX parseDocling-backedNot the core path
Token-aware output (cl100k, o200k, Claude, Gemini)Yes—
Standalone Stripe billingYesBundled with Cursor subscription
Standalone REST APIBusiness/private beta—
Persistent shareable artifactYes — Markdown file with retentionEditor session only
OCR for scanned documentsYes (Pro / Business)—
Bring-your-own modelYes — paste digest into any LLMCursor's built-in model selection
Best whenYou need a paste-ready, shareable, token-counted Markdown digest from filesYou are coding inside Cursor and want docs in the agent's context

Pricing

What each tier covers.

Cursor pricing covers the editor as a whole; FileDigest meters by tokens regardless of which model you use the output with. Plan tiers are listed for shape only — confirm current pricing on each vendor's site.

TierFileDigestCursor @docs / context
Free3M tokens / mo, no credit cardFree Cursor tier with limited completions / context
Mid tierPro $15 / mo (25M tokens, IU72, longer retention)Cursor Pro — see cursor.com/pricing for current rate
Top tierBusiness $39 / mo (100M tokens, team, priority compute)Cursor Business — see cursor.com/pricing for current rate

Best for

Pick the one that matches your input.

FAQ

Quick answers.

Does Cursor replace FileDigest?

Only if you live inside the Cursor editor and your context never leaves it. The moment you want to share a context bundle with a teammate, paste it into Claude or ChatGPT, archive it for an audit, or feed it into a RAG pipeline, you need a portable artifact — that is what FileDigest produces.

Can I use both together?

Yes. Many teams use Cursor for in-editor coding and FileDigest to compile shipping docs / data rooms / RAG ingests that need to live outside the editor. The output is a plain Markdown file — works anywhere.

What about token counting and limits?

Cursor manages context inside its agent loop; you do not see a token report. FileDigest emits a token-aware digest with per-section counts in cl100k_base, o200k_base, Claude, and Gemini tokenizers. Useful when you need to fit a known model's context window before paste.

Is there an API or programmatic access?

FileDigest has a REST API in Business/private beta for issuing jobs and fetching digests. Cursor's @docs is part of the editor product, not a standalone HTTP service for batch ingest.

Start with FileDigest free.

3M tokens / month, no credit card. Drop a folder in and see the digest in roughly a minute.

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FileDigest vs Cursor @docs context — portable digest vs in-editor context