How to enable IntelliSense for TensorFlow in Cursor IDE?

Install TensorFlow in Your Python Environment

Make sure TensorFlow is installed in the environment Cursor is using:

pip install tensorflow

If you’re using a virtual environment, ensure it’s activated and recognized by Cursor.

Open Cursor IDE and Set the Correct Interpreter

• Go to Command Palette → Python: Select Interpreter
  
  

• Choose the Python environment where TensorFlow is installed
  
  

Enable Language Server Support

Cursor uses language servers (like Pylance or Jedi) for IntelliSense:

• Go to Settings → search for Python Language Server
  
  

• Recommended: Pylance for better support and faster autocomplete
  
  

• Make sure “python.analysis.autoImportCompletions” is enabled
  
  

Install TensorFlow Stubs (Optional but Helpful)

TensorFlow doesn’t have full type annotations by default. You can install unofficial type stubs to improve IntelliSense:

pip install types-tensorflow

These provide function signatures and better autocomplete support for TensorFlow APIs.

Reload Cursor IDE

After changes:

• Press Ctrl+Shift+P → Reload Window
  
  

• Or simply restart the IDE
  
  

Test IntelliSense

Try typing:

import tensorflow as tf

tf.keras.layers.Dense(

You should now see parameter suggestions, docstrings, and auto-complete.