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Set up Git on Mac

Install Git using Xcode Command Line Tools

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Hey! I'm new to Cursor and need help setting up Git on my Mac. I'm not very comfortable with the terminal, so please explain everything in simple terms.

Please do the following:

1. First, check if Git is already installed by running `git --version`

2. If Git is NOT installed, run `xcode-select --install` to start the installation. Then explain to me:
   - A popup window will appear asking me to install "Command Line Developer Tools"
   - I should click "Install" and wait (it takes 5-10 minutes)
   - Tell me to let you know when the installation popup says it's done

3. After I confirm it's done, verify the installation by running `git --version` again

4. If everything worked, celebrate with me and tell me I'm all set!

If anything goes wrong or looks like an error, please explain what it means in plain English and help me fix it. Don't assume I know what any technical terms mean.

Click the button above to open Cursor and have the AI walk you through Git installation on Mac.

What it does

  1. Checks if Git is already installed
  2. If not, runs xcode-select --install to install Command Line Tools
  3. Walks you through the popup dialog
  4. Verifies the installation worked

Who this is for

New to coding or the terminal? This prompt explains everything in plain English.

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