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Set up Git on Windows

Install Git using winget or the official installer

prompt · runs in Cursor

Hey! I'm new to Cursor and need help setting up Git on my Windows computer. 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, try installing it with `winget install Git.Git`
   - If winget works, wait for it to complete and tell me what's happening
   - If winget doesn't work or isn't available, tell me to download Git from https://git-scm.com/download/win and run the installer with all default options, then come back and let you know when it's done

3. After installation, I may need to restart Cursor for it to find Git. Tell me if I need to do this.

4. Verify the installation by running `git --version`

5. 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 Windows.

What it does

Checks if Git is already installed
Tries winget install Git.Git first (fastest method)
Falls back to manual download if winget isn't available
Tells you if you need to restart Cursor
Verifies the installation worked

Who this is for

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

Set up Git on Windows

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