Windsurf
by Windsurf (Cognition)
AI-powered agentic coding IDE by Windsurf with code completion, Cascade agents, codebase context, debugging, and multi-model support.
Windsurf is an AI-powered coding environment designed to combine an IDE with agentic software development workflows. Formerly known for the Codeium AI coding assistant and plugin, Windsurf provides AI code completion, natural-language coding, codebase understanding, debugging, refactoring, terminal interaction, and agent-driven development through Cascade. The platform supports multiple frontier model providers and integrates with tools, extensions, MCP servers, and development workflows. Windsurf is also being evolved into Devin Desktop, a broader command center for managing local and cloud coding agents while retaining the core IDE experience.
Provider
Windsurf (Cognition)
Category
AI Coding
Available On
Windows, macOS, Linux, Visual Studio Code, Visual Studio, JetBrains, Eclipse, Vim, Neovim, Jupyter, Chrome, API
Launched
Apr 2024
Use Cases
Software Development, Coding, Code Generation, Debugging
Best For
Developers who want an AI-native coding IDE with codebase context, agentic workflows, autocomplete, debugging, and access to multiple AI models
🧠 Models (5)
ClaudevMultiple Claude Models
Multimodal / Coding
Context Window
Model-dependent
Input
text, code, image
Output
text, code
GPTvMultiple OpenAI Models
Multimodal / Coding
Context Window
Model-dependent
Input
text, code, image
Output
text, code
GeminivMultiple Google Models
Multimodal / Coding
Context Window
Model-dependent
Input
text, code, image
Output
text, code
DeepSeekvMultiple DeepSeek Models
Reasoning / Coding
Context Window
Model-dependent
Input
text, code
Output
text, code
SWE-1.7vSWE-1.7
Coding Agent
Context Window
Model-dependent
Input
text, code
Output
text, code
✨ Features (11)
Cascade
Agentic coding assistant that can understand a project, edit files, use tools, and work through multi-step development tasks.
Codebase Context
Uses project and codebase context to provide more relevant code generation, edits, explanations, and debugging assistance.
AI Code Completion
Provides real-time single-line and multi-line code suggestions while developers type.
Multi-File Editing
Can make coordinated changes across multiple files during agentic coding workflows.
Terminal Integration
Allows AI-assisted workflows to interact with terminal commands and development environments.
MCP Support
Supports Model Context Protocol integrations for connecting AI coding workflows with external tools and services.
Multi-Model Support
Provides access to models from providers including Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, xAI, DeepSeek, and Cognition.
Agent Command Center
Current Devin Desktop direction provides a central interface for managing local and cloud coding agents.
Git Integration
Supports development workflows involving source control, diffs, changes, and repository-based coding tasks.
IDE Experience
Provides a full development environment with syntax highlighting, autocomplete, debugging, extensions, and AI features.
Extensions
Supports extensions and integrations for development workflows across the Windsurf ecosystem.
💰 Pricing
✓ Free Plan
✕ Free Trial
✓ Paid Plan
✓ Enterprise
Starting Price
$20/month
Billed monthly
API Pricing
Windsurf is primarily an AI coding IDE rather than a standalone model API; plan pricing and included AI usage vary by subscription.
More Info
View pricing page ↗💬 Prompt Library (5)
Build Feature
CodingBuild a new feature directly inside an existing codebase
Implement the following feature in my existing project: [FEATURE]. First inspect the relevant files and understand the current architecture. Then make the required changes, keep the existing coding style, and explain every important change.
Debug Project
CodingFind root causes and fix bugs across a project
Find and fix the problem described below. Inspect the relevant code, identify the root cause, check related files for side effects, apply the safest fix, and explain what caused the issue. [BUG OR ERROR]
Refactor Code
CodingImprove existing code without changing its intended behavior
Refactor the following code for better readability, maintainability, performance, and security. Preserve existing functionality and clearly explain the changes. [PASTE CODE OR SELECT FILES]
Review Codebase
CodingPerform a structured review of an existing codebase
Review this project as a senior software engineer. Identify architecture problems, security risks, performance issues, duplicated code, error-handling problems, and maintainability concerns. Prioritize the findings and suggest practical fixes.
Research Library
ResearchResearch technical libraries and implementation approaches
Research how [LIBRARY OR FRAMEWORK] should be used for [TASK]. Explain the recommended approach, important APIs, compatibility considerations, common mistakes, and provide a practical implementation example.
🔗 Integrations (10)
MCP
protocol
Connect AI coding workflows with external tools and data sources through Model Context Protocol.
GitHub
development
Supports repository-based development and source-control workflows.
JetBrains
ide
Windsurf provides plugin support for JetBrains development environments.
Visual Studio Code
ide
Windsurf Plugin provides AI autocomplete and chat capabilities inside VS Code.
Visual Studio
ide
Windsurf Plugin provides AI-assisted coding features inside Visual Studio.
Eclipse
ide
Windsurf Plugin supports AI-assisted code completion and development workflows in Eclipse.
Jupyter
developer
Windsurf Plugin can provide AI-assisted coding workflows inside Jupyter environments.
Slack
mcp
Current agent ecosystem integrations can connect to Slack through MCP.
Linear
mcp
MCP integration can provide access to issues, projects, cycles, and other development workflow data.
Figma
mcp
MCP integration can connect design files and design context to agentic development workflows.
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⚠️ Limitations
- •AI-generated code can contain bugs, security issues, or incorrect assumptions and should be reviewed before production use.
- •Available models and AI features can vary by plan, product version, and account.
- •AI usage is subject to plan-specific quotas, usage limits, or model-specific availability.
- •Advanced agentic workflows may consume substantially more AI usage than simple code completion.
- •Some integrations and enterprise capabilities may require specific plans or configuration.
- •Product branding and functionality are changing as Windsurf evolves toward Devin Desktop.
📚 Sources
- https://windsurf.com/editor(official)
- https://windsurf.com/switch/cursor(official)
- https://windsurf.com/vscode_tutorial(official)
- https://windsurf.com/changelog/vscode(official)
- https://marketplace.windsurf.com/namespace/Codeium(official)