How to Quickly Share Cursor-Generated HTML with Clients

Cursor is one of the most powerful AI code editors available — built on top of VS Code with deep AI pair-programming capabilities. When you’re iterating quickly on a client project, you need a equally fast way to share the result. HTMLPUT is that way: from Cursor to a live shareable link in under a minute.

The Developer Workflow Problem

Frontend developers and designers using Cursor often iterate rapidly on HTML/CSS/JS. The traditional sharing workflow looks like this:

• Option A: Push to Git, deploy to Vercel/Netlify, wait for the build, then share the URL. Works, but takes 2–5 minutes and requires the client to have a Git link or know how to use a deployment platform.
• Option B: Zip the project folder and email it. Clunky — clients need to unzip, find the right file, and open it in a browser.
• Option C: Screen recording or screenshot. Doesn’t give the client a live, interactive page to click through.

With HTMLPUT, you paste the HTML, click Host Now, and send a live link in under a minute — no Git, no zip files, no waiting for deployments.

The Cursor + HTMLPUT Workflow

Step 1: Build and Iterate in Cursor

Use Cursor’s AI to generate, edit, and refine your HTML. Cursor’s Composer (Cmd+K) and Chat features let you make targeted changes to specific sections without regenerating the whole file. When you’re satisfied with the current version:

• Select all (Cmd+A) and copy the HTML content
• Or use Cursor’s file export if you prefer working with actual files
• Make sure all CSS and JS are inline (in <style> tags and <script> tags) so it’s self-contained

Step 2: Host on HTMLPUT

Open a new browser tab to htmlput.com, paste, and click Host Now:

Step 3: Share with Your Client

Within seconds, you’ll have a live link and QR code ready to share:

Sharing Non-Published Work with Password Protection

For client work that isn’t ready for public eyes, use the Password Protected option. This gives you:

• A live, fully interactive page your client can test
• Privacy — only people with the password can view
• Separation of channels — share the link via email or chat, share the password separately (e.g., over SMS or a phone call)

Perfect for design reviews, development milestones, and pre-launch previews.

Iterating Based on Client Feedback

The real power of this workflow is speed. When a client reviews your live page and says “can we change X?”, the iteration cycle is:

1. Note the change in Cursor
2. Ask Cursor AI to make the edit (Cmd+K)
3. Copy, paste, and rehost on HTMLPUT
4. Send updated link — total time: under 2 minutes

Compare this to the traditional flow: commit → push → wait for CI/CD → share new URL. That alone makes HTMLPUT the default sharing tool for any Cursor developer doing client work.

Use Cases for Cursor + HTMLPUT

HTMLPUT vs. Traditional Deployment

FAQ

Q: Does HTMLPUT support JavaScript?
A: Yes. Inline JavaScript in <script> tags works perfectly. For external libraries, use CDN links (e.g., from cdnjs or jsdelivr).

Q: Can I keep the same URL when I update the page?
A: For a one-off update, you can re-host and share the new link. Registered users can also edit pages from the History tab to keep managing the same hosted record.

Q: What’s the best way to handle image assets?
A: Use external CDN image URLs (e.g., imgbb, cloudinary, or your own CDN) rather than embedding images as base64. This keeps the HTML file clean and easy for Cursor to generate.

Q: Can I share from localhost during development?
A: Cursor projects run locally. For localhost sharing during development, you can use ngrok. But for sharing a final polished version to clients, HTMLPUT is the better choice — no tunnel setup needed.

Make HTMLPUT Your Default Client Sharing Tool

Cursor builds the page. HTMLPUT shares it. Clients test it live. The feedback loop that used to take days now takes minutes.

👉 Start sharing client demos faster →

Related: See how to use ChatGPT for the same workflow, or read the complete guide to HTMLPUT for developers.