What is Windsurf Editor?
Windsurf Editor is a revolutionary AI-driven Integrated Development Environment (IDE) that combines the power of human developers and AI to create a seamless coding experience. It is built to keep developers in a state of flow, allowing them to work efficiently and effectively.
Features of Windsurf
Editor
Flows - The Future of Human-AI Collaboration
Windsurf Editor is powered by an AI that can collaborate with developers like a Copilot and tackle complex tasks independently like an Agent. This AI is in sync with the developer every step of the way, creating a mind-meld experience beyond just an assistant.
Introducing Cascade - The
Ultimate Coding Experience Cascade is a powerful tool that combines deep codebase understanding, advanced tools, and real-time awareness of the developer's actions into a seamless and collaborative flow. It is the most powerful way to code with AI.
Full Contextual Awareness
Cascade has deep contextual awareness, allowing it to run on production codebases and still provide relevant suggestions.
Suggest and Run Commands
Cascade's tools encompass command suggestion and execution, as well as issue detection and debugging.
Pick Up Where You Left
Off With automatic reasoning of explicit actions, Cascade can pick up where the developer left off.
Multi-File
Editing Cascade allows for coherent multi-file edits through context awareness, tool integration, and iterative problem-solving.
How to Use Windsurf Editor
In-Line Command + Follow-Ups
Press Cmd + I in the editor to generate or refactor in-line code using natural language.
Codelenses
Codelenses let you understand or refactor code with one click, available next to breadcrumbs.
Supercomplete
Supercomplete analyzes what the developer's next action might be, beyond just inserting the next code snippet.
All AI Settings in One Place
Need a break from AI superpowers? You can access all AI settings in the status bar.
Command in Terminal
Press Cmd + I in terminal and type in terminal instructions in natural language.
Highlighted Code Actions
You can directly mention highlighted code in the Cascade panel or refactor it using Command@ mentions in Cascade.
Pricing and
Availability
Get Windsurf Pro for 2 Weeks
Experience a true flow state with Windsurf Pro, featuring full-feature Cascade, premium large models, unlimited access to Supercomplete, and fast autocomplete speed.
Download Windsurf
Editor Available for macOS, Linux, and Windows, with minimum system requirements.
Frequently Asked
Questions
What is Windsurf?
Windsurf is a revolutionary AI-driven IDE that combines the power of human developers and AI to create a seamless coding experience.
Why Did You Build Your Own IDE?
We built Windsurf Editor to provide a coding experience that feels like literal magic, beyond just an assistant.
How is This Different from
Other Solutions? Windsurf Editor is built for the way AI is meant to work with humans, providing a unique flow state experience.
Will This Be Available on the Free Codeium Plan Post-GA?
Check out our pricing and availability for more information.
Who Can Use This and What Are the Security Guarantees?
Windsurf Editor is available for developers of all levels, with security guarantees to ensure a safe and secure coding experience.