Usman Salis
Cursor is quickly becoming a testing ground for the latest AI models, and its newest update brings two significant additions: Google's Gemini 3.0 and an intriguing stealth model named Cheetah. The discovery has sparked interest across the developer community about what these changes mean for coding workflows.
Gemini 3.0 and Cheetah Make Their Debut
Trader Ashutosh Shrivastava recently highlighted that Gemini 3.0 now appears in Cursor's model selection menu. This marks another step in Cursor's evolution as a multi-model platform where developers can switch between different AI providers based on their needs.
But Gemini wasn't the only surprise. Alongside it came Cheetah, a limited-time model from an unnamed provider. The interface shows pricing at $1.25 per million input tokens and $10 per million output tokens. Early users say it feels responsive and well-suited for coding tasks, though its origin remains unclear. The stealth nature suggests it might be undergoing real-world testing before a wider release.
Why This Matters
Gemini 3.0's integration shows Google pushing beyond its own ecosystem into developer tools where competition is fierce. Developers can now compare Gemini directly against models like Claude Sonnet and GPT-5, all within the same environment.
Cheetah's appearance adds another layer. Its temporary availability and mysterious provider hint at either a soft launch strategy or a competitive experiment, signaling that the market for coding-focused AI is heating up.
Usman Salis
