Windsurf
The first agentic IDE that combines AI agents and copilots in a seamless flow, helping developers stay in the flow state with powerful Cascade technology.
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Introduction
Windsurf is an innovative AI-powered code editor built by Codeium that creates a seamless flow state for developers. The Windsurf Editor is where the work of developers and AI truly flow together, allowing for a coding experience that feels like literal magic.
The platform offers several key capabilities:
* AI Flows - combining the best of copilots and agents
* Cascade - a powerful AI system with deep contextual awareness
* Multi-file editing capabilities
* Terminal command suggestions
* LLM-based search tools that outperform embeddings
* Implicit reasoning of your actions in the text editor
* Blazing fast latency
* Windsurf Previews - see your website live in the IDE
What distinguishes Windsurf is its "Flows" approach, which Codeium describes as "Flows = Agents + Copilots". The AI is capable of being both collaborative like a Copilot and tackling complex tasks independently like an Agent, creating a mind-meld experience beyond just an assistant.
Cascade, Windsurf's AI system, combines deep codebase understanding, advanced tools, and real-time awareness of user actions into a powerful, seamless, and collaborative flow. It offers contextual awareness for working with production codebases while providing relevant suggestions.
Use Cases
- 1Efficient coding with AI assistance
- 2Web development with live preview capabilities
- 3Complex refactoring across multiple files
- 4Learning new codebases quickly
- 5Accelerating development workflows
- 6Collaborative coding with AI
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Combines agent and copilot capabilities for maximum AI assistance
- Deep contextual awareness for working with production codebases
- Multi-file editing capabilities
- Live website preview with direct element editing
- Fast performance and low latency
- Built on Codeium's established AI technology
Cons
- Newer product compared to established code editors
- Credit-based system for premium features
- Learning curve for the new flow-based paradigm
- Limited customization compared to traditional IDEs
- Requires internet connection for AI features
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Windsurf?
Windsurf is the first agentic IDE, combining the best aspects of AI copilots and agents. It creates a mind-meld experience where developers and AI can truly collaborate in a flow state. The editor integrates Cascade, a powerful AI system with deep contextual awareness, multi-file editing, terminal command suggestions, and various advanced features designed to keep developers in a productive flow state.
How does Windsurf differ from other AI code editors?
Windsurf introduces the concept of 'AI flows' - a combination of collaborative agents and copilots. While traditional copilots are collaborative but limited to short tasks, and agents can work independently but lack collaboration, Windsurf combines both approaches. This allows the AI to be both collaborative and independent, creating what Codeium describes as a magical experience that feels like a true mind-meld between developer and AI.
What is Cascade in Windsurf?
Cascade is Windsurf's powerful AI system that combines deep codebase understanding, advanced tools, and real-time awareness of user actions. It offers full contextual awareness to provide relevant suggestions even in production codebases, can suggest and run commands, allows multi-file editing, and provides LLM-based search tools that outperform traditional embedding approaches. Cascade is designed to create a seamless, collaborative flow between developer and AI.
What are the Windsurf Previews?
Windsurf Previews is a feature that lets you see your website live within the IDE. You can click on any element and have Cascade reshape it instantly according to your specifications. This creates a seamless workflow between code editing and visual design, allowing developers to see, shape, and ship their websites directly from the editor.
Pricing
Free
$0- Pro two-week trial
- 2000 completions
- 50 slow premium requests
- Cannot purchase more premium model credits
Pro
$15/month- 500 premium model User Prompt credits
- 1,500 premium model Flow Action credits
- Can purchase more premium model credits → $10 for 300 additional credits with monthly rollover
- Priority unlimited access to Cascade Base Model
Pro Ultimate
$60/month- Infinite premium model User Prompt credits
- 3,000 premium model Flow Action credits
- Can purchase more premium model credits → $10 for 400 additional credits with monthly rollover
- Priority unlimited access to Cascade Base Model
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