Windsurf

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Overview

Windsurf (formerly Codeium) is an AI-native code editor dedicated to providing the most intuitive AI programming experience. At the heart of Windsurf is the Cascade AI engine, which deeply understands code context and delivers precise code completions and intelligent suggestions. Unlike its predecessor, Windsurf is not just a code completion tool but a complete AI programming environment. It features code memories to remember important project information and developer preferences; custom rules to define team coding standards that AI automatically follows; and MCP (Model Context Protocol) support to connect external services like Figma, Slack, Stripe, and more. Windsurf offers a seamless inline editing experience where AI suggestions are embedded directly in your code, accepted with a Tab key press. Over 1 million developers worldwide use Windsurf, including startups, agencies, and enterprise teams.

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Core Features

Cascade AI Engine

The core AI capability of Windsurf, providing context-aware code completion, multi-file editing, and intelligent suggestions. Cascade analyzes the entire project structure and understands code dependencies.

Code Memories

Windsurf automatically remembers important project information such as architecture design, coding standards, and common patterns. AI applies these memories in subsequent work to maintain consistency.

Custom Rules

Define project or team coding rules such as "frontend uses TypeScript" or "all functions must have type annotations." AI automatically follows these rules when generating code.

MCP Integration

Supports the Model Context Protocol standard for one-click connections to external services like Figma, Slack, Stripe, PostgreSQL, and more, extending AI capabilities.

Drag-and-Drop Image Generation

Drag design mockup images into the editor and Cascade will automatically analyze and generate corresponding frontend code, supporting multiple UI frameworks.

Terminal Command Intelligence

Use the ⌘I shortcut to summon the terminal command assistant for quickly querying and generating complex terminal commands without leaving the editor.

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How to Use

Visit Windsurf and click "Download the Windsurf Editor" to install.
After installation, launch Windsurf and sign up using GitHub or email on first use.
Open or create a project. Windsurf will automatically start indexing the codebase.
While editing code, AI automatically provides inline completion suggestions. Press Tab to accept.
Use ⌘K to open the AI dialog and enter "Create a user login component with email validation."
Use ⌘I for inline editing: select code and have AI modify specific parts.
Configure memories and rules in Settings → Cascade to help AI remember project-specific information.
Add external service integrations in Settings → MCP, such as connecting Figma for design files.

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Key Advantages

Intuitive AI Experience

Windsurf's AI suggestions are embedded directly into the code editing flow without switching to chat windows. Inline completion, auto-fix, and other features make programming more fluid.

Deep Context Understanding

Cascade AI understands not just the current file but the entire project structure and dependencies, delivering cross-file精准 suggestions.

Flexible Memory System

Can remember project architecture, coding habits, team norms, and more. AI automatically applies this information in subsequent work, reducing repetitive explanations.

Open Extension Capability

Connect various external tools through the MCP protocol, enabling AI to access design files, databases, API documentation, and more for comprehensive support.

Enterprise Features

Provides team rules, shared memories, usage analytics, and other enterprise features to help teams unify code style and improve collaboration efficiency.

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Pricing

Plan	Price	Key Features	Target Users
Free	$0/month	Basic code completion, limited AI suggestions, personal use	Beginners and individual developers
Pro	$15/month	Unlimited code completion, advanced AI features, priority support	Professional developers
Teams	$30/user/month	Shared rules and memories, team analytics, management console	Development teams
Enterprise	Contact sales	Private deployment, SSO, audit logs, dedicated support	Large enterprises

Annual billing available with 20% discount. Pro plan includes 14-day free trial. Prices subject to official website.

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FAQ

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Get Help

Official Documentation

Visit Windsurf Documentation for detailed installation guides, feature explanations, and best practices.

Community Support

Join Windsurf Discord to exchange tips and experiences with other developers.

Email Support

Contact technical support at support@codeium.com. Responses typically within 24 hours.

Video Tutorials

Follow Windsurf's official YouTube channel for the latest feature demos and tutorials.

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Download Client

Client Downloads

Windows Client — Supports Windows 10/11
macOS Client — Supports macOS 12+, includes Apple Silicon
Linux Client — Supports Ubuntu, Debian, etc.
VS Code Extension — Install from VS Code Marketplace
JetBrains Plugin — Supports IntelliJ, PyCharm, etc.

The standalone editor and extensions offer similar functionality. Choose based on your preferences.