What is Windsurf Editor
Windsurf is an IDE that enables anyone to collaborate in lockstep with AI. Built by the Codeium team, the Windsurf Editor combines the best of copilot and agent systems to help you ship products faster, leveraging better context to provide better suggestions.
What are the main features of Windsurf Editor?
Key Features
Autocomplete
Generate new code faster than the speed of thought.
Chat
Talk to our AI that knows your entire codebase, not just your current file.
Command
Press Ctrl+I or ⌘+I to give natural language instructions in your editor to write and edit code.
Supercomplete
Intent driven suggestions independent of your cursor position.
Advanced Capabilities
Cascade in Action: At the heart of Windsurf is Cascade, a new chat innovation that combines deep codebase understanding, a suite of tools, and real-time awareness of developer actions. This creates a flow experience, described as a "mind-meld" between the developer and AI.
Full Context Awareness: Cascade leverages Codeium's context-awareness engine, which provides a nuanced understanding of production codebases. Unlike basic chat assistants, Cascade can apply this awareness to execute, adjust, and continue editing tasks based on your ongoing work. Tool Arsenal: With access to tools like LLM-based search (which outperforms traditional embedding systems) and edit automation, Cascade goes beyond suggesting code—it acts upon it, allowing developers to ask it to continue where they left off or iterate on complex terminal commands.
Pricing
Windsurf Editor offers flexible pricing options to suit different needs:
Personal Use
- Free tier available
- Access to core features
Pro Plan
- $10/month
- Enhanced autocomplete performance
- Premium features
Team Plan
- $24/month
- Supports up to 50 team members
Supported Platforms
Windsurf Editor is available on Windows, Linux, and macOS.
How to Use Windsurf Editor
- Visit https://codeium.com/ to download the editor
- Install the editor by running the downloaded installer
- Launch Windsurf Editor
- Sign in with your account (create one if you haven't)
- Start a new project or open an existing one
- Begin coding with AI assistance:
- Use the chat interface for queries
- Let Cascade help with code suggestions
- Utilize the tool arsenal for enhanced productivity
For best results, ensure you have a stable internet connection as Windsurf requires connectivity for AI features.
