Can Cursor generate video? Not natively — not yet. Cursor's image generation launched in version 2.4, but there is no built-in video generation as of mid-2026. The Cursor feature request forum has active threads asking for exactly this — and it's a legitimate request.
Developers don't have to wait. AnyCap CLI adds video generation to Cursor Agent today — letting you generate videos from Cursor the same way you'd generate code: by describing what you need and letting the agent handle the execution.
Why Developers Want Video Generation in Cursor
The demand makes sense. Cursor is already where developers spend most of their working day. Once you're using it for code, writing, image generation, and research, adding video to the same surface is the obvious next step.
The most common requests on the Cursor forum: product demo videos for features you just built, short social clips for launches, UI animation previews before writing the code, explainer videos for documentation, and changelog clips you can attach to PRs. The thread for native video support has been upvoted consistently — the feature is wanted.
How to Add Video Generation to Cursor with AnyCap
AnyCap is an agent CLI that adds video generation, image generation, audio synthesis, and publishing to Cursor Agent. Cursor Agent can run shell commands; once AnyCap is installed on your system, Cursor can invoke it directly — no waiting for a native Cursor video feature.
Installation
Step 1: Install AnyCap CLI
npm install -g anycap
Step 2: Authenticate
anycap login
Step 3: Use AnyCap from Cursor Agent
AnyCap is a CLI tool. Cursor Agent runs shell commands as part of any session — once AnyCap is installed and authenticated on your system, Cursor Agent can invoke it directly. No additional IDE configuration needed.
Restart Cursor Agent. Video generation is now available.
Generating Videos in Cursor Agent
Once AnyCap is connected, video generation works through natural language in Cursor Agent — the same way you write code prompts.
Basic Video Generation
Open Cursor Agent and describe what you need:
"Generate a 10-second product demo video for a SaaS dashboard app. Show a clean, modern UI with smooth transitions. Photorealistic style."
AnyCap routes the request to the best available video model, generates the video, and returns a shareable link in the Agent output. No external tools, no context switching.
Specifying Models and Parameters
"Using Veo 3, generate a 15-second cinematic product reveal. The product is a dark-mode developer tool. Show code on screen with ambient lighting."
"Generate a short Instagram Reel-format video (9:16 aspect ratio, 15 seconds) showing an app launch sequence with fluid animations."
Agent-Driven Multi-Step Workflows
Cursor Agent can combine video generation with other actions in a single session:
"Write a changelog entry for the feature I just built, generate a 20-second demo video showing the feature in use, and give me the video URL to include in the release notes."
Chaining tasks like this — code context, content writing, media generation — in one uninterrupted session is where AnyCap in Cursor Agent is most useful.
Supported Video Models
| Model | Style | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Veo 3 | Photorealistic | High-fidelity product demos, cinematic shots |
| Kling 1.6 | Stylized/realistic | Character movement, creative storytelling |
| Wan 2.1 | Fast, flexible | Quick iteration, artistic styles |
| Runway Gen-4 | Precise control | Reference-guided, detailed scene direction |
| Luma Dream Machine | Smooth motion | Product showcases, abstract visuals |
Video Generation in Practice
During development
The two cases that come up most are animation previews and PR documentation. For animations, generating a video reference before writing the Three.js or Framer Motion code is genuinely useful — you get something concrete to show your team before spending time implementing a direction that might get redesigned. For PRs, a 10-second clip showing the feature in action makes code reviews faster; reviewers understand what they're looking at without checking out the branch.
Bug reports are worth mentioning too. A simulated walkthrough of the reproduction path attached to a GitHub issue is significantly more useful than a text-only description.
For launch and growth
Product Hunt launch videos are probably the highest-effort item that video generation addresses. From your coding session, describe your product's core value and key features, and AnyCap produces a launch video you can ship the same day. Same for App Store preview clips — you don't need a physical device or screen recorder to produce a polished preview.
For ongoing content: short-form videos for X, LinkedIn, YouTube Shorts, and Reels as part of your regular workflow, without a separate production tool.
For clients
Sprint progress updates as short video clips rather than written reports tend to land better with non-technical stakeholders. Prototype visualizations — showing a client what a finished UI will look like before development is complete — set expectations early and reduce the number of revision cycles.
Getting Better Results
A few things that actually make a difference: be explicit about duration ("10 seconds" vs vague requests), name the visual style ("flat design," "cinematic," "minimal"), and specify the aspect ratio upfront (16:9 for web/YouTube, 9:16 for Shorts and Reels, 1:1 for social feeds). For directional motion, describe it literally — "slow zoom out," "camera pan left" — rather than abstract descriptions.
For iteration, Wan's fast mode is the right starting point. Once you've settled on a direction, run a final pass through Veo 3 or Runway for quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this supported on all Cursor plans? AnyCap works with Cursor Pro and Business plans that include Agent access (Agent can run shell commands). The free Cursor plan has limited Agent capabilities.
How long does video generation take? Generation time varies by model and video length. Wan (fast mode) produces a 10-second clip in 15–30 seconds. Veo 3 and Runway may take 1–3 minutes for higher-quality output.
Can I generate video from existing images or screenshots? Yes — AnyCap supports image-to-video generation. Provide a reference image in your Cursor Agent session and describe the motion or continuation you want.
What formats does AnyCap output? AnyCap returns MP4 by default (H.264). WebM is available on request. Files are hosted on AnyCap's CDN and accessible for 30 days on the free tier.
Can I generate audio for the video at the same time? Yes — AnyCap can generate background music, voiceovers, and sound effects in the same session. Ask Cursor Agent for a "video with background music" and AnyCap handles both generation steps.
Summary
Cursor doesn't have native video generation yet. AnyCap CLI is the practical path to adding it today — five minutes to set up, and it works inside the Cursor Agent session you're already using.