Modern enterprise development environments are becoming increasingly diverse. While Visual Studio Code remains a popular choice, many developers are adopting alternative editors such as Cursor—especially for AI-assisted development workflows. Recognizing this shift, the Azure NetApp Files (ANF) extension, previously available only through the Visual Studio Code marketplace, is now officially available in Cursor via the Open VSX marketplace.
This change expands where the extension can be used—without altering functionality, behavior, or support—allowing Azure NetApp Files customers to manage storage resources directly from the IDE they prefer.
Why This Update Matters
The Azure NetApp Files extension was created to simplify day-to-day storage operations by embedding management capabilities directly into the development environment. Until now, that experience was limited to Visual Studio Code.
By publishing the extension to Open VSX, we are extending compatibility to Cursor, enabling customers who use Cursor as their primary editor to:
- Discover the Azure NetApp Files extension through Cursor’s native marketplace
- Install and update the extension using standard IDE workflows
- Continue managing Azure NetApp Files resources without switching tools
This update is focused purely on availability and accessibility—there are no changes to the underlying Azure NetApp Files service or extension behaviour.
Capabilities within Cursor:
Key supported functionality includes:
- Resource Navigation
Browse NetApp accounts, capacity pools, and volumes through the IDE sidebar.
- Azure Authentication
Authenticate securely with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) directly from the IDE.
- Volume Management
Create, modify, and delete Azure NetApp Files volumes without using the Azure portal.
- Terraform Template Generation
Generate infrastructure-as-code templates for AZURE NETAPP FILES resources.
- Subscription Management
Work across multiple Azure subscriptions and resource groups.
Who Should Care About This Update?
This release is especially relevant for existing Azure NetApp Files customers who:
- Use Cursor as their primary development environment
- Support AI/ML, analytics, or other data-intensive workloads
- Prefer IDE-based infrastructure interaction alongside application development
- Rely on infrastructure-as-code or self-service provisioning workflows
No changes are required to Azure subscriptions, AZURE NETAPP FILES configurations, or backend services to take advantage of this update.
A Simpler Installation and Update Experience
Previously, Cursor users needed to manually download and sideload .vsix files to use the Azure NetApp Files extension—an approach that bypassed automatic updates and added unnecessary friction.
With the extension now published in Open VSX, Cursor users benefit from:
- One-click installation directly from the Cursor Extensions panel
- Automatic updates enabled by default
- No manual file management
This ensures users always have access to the latest features and fixes with zero additional overhead.
Platform and Version Support
The extension maintains the same system requirements across both VS Code and Cursor marketplaces:
- Cursor: Version 0.30 or later
- Visual Studio Code: Version 1.77.0 or later
- Operating Systems: macOS, Windows, Linux
- Azure: Active Azure subscription with Azure NetApp Files enabled
How to Install the Extension in Cursor
Getting started is straightforward:
- Open Cursor / Open VSX registry
- Navigate to Extensions
- Search for Azure NetApp Files
- Select Install
- Sign in using your existing Azure credentials
Once installed, you can begin managing Azure NetApp Files resources immediately. Updates are handled automatically through the marketplace.
VSIX registry download page:
What This Update Does Not Change
It’s important to clearly set expectations. This update:
- Does not change Azure NetApp Files service behavior
- Introduces no new data paths, APIs, or storage features
- Does not affect pricing, commercial terms, or support agreements
- Does not require migrating editors or workflows
It simply expands where the extension can be used.
Looking Ahead
As IDE ecosystems continue to diversify, consistent infrastructure tooling across environments becomes increasingly important. Publishing the Azure NetApp Files extension to Open VSX is a step toward ensuring customers can manage Azure storage resources from the tools they already use—without compromising governance, security, or operational standards.
Future updates will continue to focus on functional parity, reliability, and customer-requested enhancements across supported editors.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is this a different extension from the one available in Visual Studio Code?
No. It is the same extension, published to an additional registry (Open VSX). The source code, features, and update cadence remain identical.
- Will my existing VS Code setup be affected?
No. This change has no impact on existing VS Code installations.
- Do I need to migrate anything if I switch between VS Code and Cursor?
No migration is required. Both editors connect independently to your Azure subscription.
- What if I encounter an issue specific to Cursor?
Please report issues through the project’s GitHub repository and include your Cursor version for accurate triage.
