Windsurf

What is Windsurf?

Windsurf is an AI-native code editor built around 'Flows', a mode where the AI agent and developer work in the same timeline, with the agent proposing and applying multi-file changes while staying aware of the developer's own manual edits.

Key features

• Flows that keep the AI agent in sync with your manual edits
• Multi-file change proposals with inline review
• Cascade agent for larger, multi-step autonomous tasks
• Built-in terminal and command execution inside the agent loop
• Support for multiple underlying models

How to get started

1. Download Windsurf for your operating system
2. Open a project and start a Cascade session or Flow
3. Describe the change you want across the codebase
4. Review proposed edits inline before accepting them

Use cases

• Multi-file features where the agent and developer trade off work
• Larger autonomous tasks handled by the Cascade agent
• Teams wanting an AI-native alternative to a traditional IDE
• Projects that benefit from tight agent/human edit synchronization

Windsurf vs. alternatives

FAQ

Is Windsurf free to use?

Windsurf's plans: Free tier, paid Pro/Teams plans. Pricing and free-tier limits change over time, so check the official site above for the latest details.

What is Windsurf used for?

Agentic IDE with flow-based multi-file editing.

Who is Windsurf best for?

Windsurf is a good fit for multi-file features where the agent and developer trade off work, or larger autonomous tasks handled by the Cascade agent.

What are the alternatives to Windsurf?

Commonly compared alternatives include Cursor and GitHub Copilot, see the comparison above for how they differ.