Windsurf

What is Windsurf about?

Windsurf provides an AI‑powered integrated development environment that combines deep code‑base understanding, real‑time assistance, and a suite of collaborative tools. It leverages the Cascade agent to anticipate developer intent, automatically fix lint errors, remember project context, and execute terminal commands, aiming to keep developers in a continuous flow state.

How to use Windsurf?

1. Launch the editor – Open the Windsurf web or desktop application and open or create a project.
2. Interact with Cascade – Type prompts, press Tab, or use shortcut ⌘+I to invoke AI actions such as code generation, dependency import, or terminal commands.
3. Enable optional modes – Turn on Turbo Mode for auto‑execution of commands, or connect external services (Figma, Slack, Stripe, etc.) via the MCP plugin store.
4. Navigate the UI – Use the Problems tab to view issues, the Memories view for remembered context, and the Plugin Store to add custom tools.
5. Continue work – After a series of actions, ask Windsurf to “continue my work” and it will resume the previous workflow automatically.

Key Features

• Cascade AI agent – anticipates next steps, writes, fixes, and refactors code.
• One‑click Tab actions – move cursor, import dependencies, run commands.
• Memory layer – retains important project information and workflow history.
• Auto lint fixing – detects and resolves lint errors instantly.
• MCP integration – connect to external services (Figma, Slack, Stripe, Playwright, PostgreSQL, Neon, etc.).
• Turbo Mode – automatic execution of terminal commands.
• JetBrains plugin – native experience inside JetBrains IDEs.
• Stat tracking – shows usage metrics such as users, enterprise customers, and AI‑written code percentage.

Use Cases

• Rapid prototyping – generate full applications from a single prompt.
• Bug hunting – let Cascade locate and auto‑fix lint or runtime issues.
• Design‑to‑code – drop design images, and Windsurf builds matching UI components.
• Team collaboration – share AI‑generated suggestions and keep consistent context across developers.
• Enterprise scaling – boost organization productivity by automating repetitive coding tasks.

FAQ

Q: Does Windsurf require a local installation? A: It runs as a web‑based IDE and also offers native desktop builds; no complex local setup is needed.

Q: Which programming languages are supported? A: Primarily TypeScript/JavaScript, but the AI can assist with any language supported by the underlying models.

Q: How does the AI access my code? A: Cascade stores a summarized memory of the project locally; no full source code is sent to external servers unless you enable specific integrations.

Q: Can I use Windsurf with my existing JetBrains IDE? A: Yes, the JetBrains plugin provides a seamless integration allowing you to invoke Windsurf features inside familiar IDEs.

Q: What pricing model is used? A: Windsurf offers token‑based usage plans with clear, fair pricing; details are available on the site.

Title: Windsurf - The most powerful AI Code Editor

URL Source: https://windsurf.com/

Markdown Content: Introducing

the Windsurf Editor

The new purpose-built IDE to harness magic

NEWS

GPT-5 is now available!

Explore the features

Cascade

Cascade combines deep codebase understanding, a breadth of advanced tools, and a real-time awareness of your actions into a powerful, seamless, and collaborative flow. It is the most powerful way to code with AI.

Cascade, an agent that codes, fixes and thinks 10 steps ahead

Built to keep you in flow by understanding your intent and handling the complex codebases so you can focus on the fun stuff.

Tab Tab Tab...Ship

A single keystroke, limitless power, complete flow. The full power of Windsurf Tab is exclusive to the Windsurf Editor. Our IDE plugins include only the autocomplete action.

Windsurf Tab: Many Actions, One Effortless Flow

Tab to move your cursor. Tab to import your dependencies. Tab to glory.

FEATURES

One editor.

Unlimited superpowers.

Memories

Cascade will remember important things about your codebase and workflow.

Rules

Refresh

Front end

• Follow Next.js patterns

Memories

Search memories

Codebase Structure

#codebase_structure #typescript

Lint Fixing

Cascade will automatically detect and fix lint errors that it generates.

4 new linter errors

Auto-fix on

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panel.ts

0 new linter errors found

MCP Support

Enhance your AI workflows by connecting custom tools and services. Access curated MCP servers in Windsurf settings for one click set-up.

Figma 5 tools

Slack 7 tools

Stripe 9 tools

Sequential Thinking 3 tools

Plugin Store

Manage Plugins

GitHub

Add server +

PostgresSQL

Add server +

Playwright

Add server +

Neon

Add server +

Figma

Configure

Slack

Configure

Drag & Drop Images

Build your designs instantly by dropping an image into Cascade.

Change my layout to match these designs

Build out my designs

Terminal Command

Don't remember a terminal command? Just ⌘+I terminal to stay in flow.

Problems Output

Terminal

yashmittal@Mac portfolio %

Create a compressed archive of this directory Windsurf Fast

Continue My Work

Cascade keeps track of your actions so you can just tell it to continue what you’re doing.

Continue my work

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Navbar.tsx

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Dropdown.tsx

Turbo Mode

Turn on Turbo mode in settings to allow Cascade to auto-execute terminal commands.

Turbo

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Ran Terminal Command

Created

Ran Preview

Searched nextjs.org

Deployed app

Cascade is available on JetBrains

An agentic AI experience, now natively integrated into the JetBrains IDEs you already love.

First-class support for every major model provider

Solutions for Organizations

and Individual Developers

For Developers

Code without context-switching. Finally!

For Enterprise

Multiply your organization’s output overnight.

STATS

Trusted by Developers. Proven in Enterprises.

1M+

Number of users

Trusted by over a million innovators, creators, and teams worldwide

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4,000+

Enterprise customers

Trusted by startups, agencies, and enterprises worldwide.

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94%

Percent of code written by AI

Our AI removes the vast amounts of time spent of boilerplate and menial tasks so that you can focus on the fun and creative parts of building.

“Every single one of these engineers has to spend literally just one day making projects with Windsurf and it will be like they strapped on rocket boosters.”

Garry Tan, President & CEO

TESTIMONIALS

Trusted by

Elite Teams

Avi Schiffmann

@AviSchiffmann

Windsurf is so much better than Cursor. It just makes the steps easier, like creating new folders within the flow. I like how I just type my prompt, go away for a bit, come back and theres a web preview waiting.

Andrew Brown

@andrewbrown

I think @windsurf_ai will win the AI Coding Assistant wars. What leads me to believe this is beyond the product itself and how the team executes.

Alex Finn

@AlexFinnX

Unreal. I just built an app with 1 prompt.

The Jack Forge

@TheJackForge

I've been exclusively using Windsurf for the past 3 weeks. They are not paying me to say this. It's really good. Really really good.

Alvaro Cintas

@dr_cintas

Windsurf is one of the best AI coding tools I’ve ever used.

Luca

@Knackfish

Windsurf is simply better from my experience over the last month.

Jon Myers

@jonmyers

Windsurf UX beats Cursor for novices like me. Just click "preview" - it sets up a server and keeps it active. Same goes for MCPs and extensions. Click a button in Windsurf, done.

The Bodega Man

@TheBodegaMan1

The reason I chose Windsurf is because you guys are on a constant mission of streamlining, improving and generally making the experience better for your users. The recent pricing rework with the clear and fair token usage plans are what convinced me to convert. It makes me feel like you care about users and builders.

elvis

@omarsar0

Windsurf makes coding insanely fun and fast!

Catalin

@catalinmpit

One of the many cool features of the Windsurf IDE is the "Problems" tab that lists all the issues in your project.

Tom Blomfield

@t_blom

I've been building a new thing with Windsurf and I spent the last hour in almost hysterical laughter because the responses are just so good.

Tom Dörr

@tom_doerr

It feels incredible to open a project with Windsurf for the first time, and it runs pytest, pylint, and radon in parallel, identifying all immediate issues within one second.

Alexander Wilczek

@SecWillCheck

I am currently trialing Windsurf and I really have to say the UI feels way more intuitive than Cursor.