Origin Launches Amid GitHub Outage: New Code Forge Aims to Compete

A new git forge called Origin launched on the same day GitHub experienced a broad outage. This gave Origin, from the company Cursor, significant attention. Origin aims to host code, expanding beyond Cursor's current role as an AI-focused code editor. The waitlist for Origin is now open, with a full release planned for fall 2026. The timing of GitHub's problems highlighted the fragility of developer infrastructure. Origin is still early in its development, with no public pricing or full feature list available. Origin's development builds on the acquisition of Graphite, a code review startup. This suggests Origin will focus on the code review layer, including branches, comments, and merge queues. The company also announced its deepest push into India, with a localized pricing plan. This comes as SpaceX agreed to acquire Cursor for $60 billion in stock on June 16, days after its IPO. This news is important because it signals a potential shift in the landscape of code hosting and review tools, especially with the growing use of AI in coding.