Windsurf

What is Windsurf?

Windsurf is an IDE that enables collaboration with AI, built by the Codeium team. The Windsurf Editor combines copilot and agent systems to help ship products faster with better context for suggestions. It’s an AI-native IDE designed to keep developers in flow, anticipating needs and resolving issues proactively. Windsurf includes features like Cascade, an agent that codes, fixes, and thinks ahead, and Windsurf Tab, which provides smarter suggestions based on command history and clipboard actions. It also supports building, iterating, and shipping apps within a single workflow.

How to use Windsurf?

Use Windsurf by downloading the Windsurf Editor. The editor provides AI-powered suggestions and automated fixes. Utilize features like Cascade for advanced coding assistance and Windsurf Tab for intelligent suggestions. Integrate custom tools and services via MCP servers. Use ⌘+I in the terminal for command assistance.

Windsurf’s Core Features

AI-powered code completion and suggestions Automated code fixing and linting Agent-based coding with Cascade Integrated build, iterate, and ship workflow MCP support for custom tool integration Memory and rule-based AI assistance

Windsurf’s Use Cases

• Accelerating software development with AI assistance
• Improving code quality through automated linting and fixing
• Streamlining workflows by integrating build and deployment processes
• Onboarding new developers faster with AI-driven guidance
• Enhancing developer productivity by reducing PR cycle times