Windsurf

Getting Started

1. Download Windsurf from windsurf.com for macOS, Windows, or Linux — import your VS Code settings in one click.
2. Sign in with your account or create a free one to activate AI features.
3. Try Cascade: open the chat panel and describe a multi-step task. Cascade will plan, write code, run commands, and iterate.
4. Use Tab autocomplete while coding for fast, context-aware inline suggestions.

Key Features

• Cascade agentic flows — Autonomously plans and executes multi-step coding tasks across multiple files. Reads your codebase, writes code, runs terminal commands, and self-corrects.
• Flows and Write modes — Choose between autonomous agent execution (Flows) and interactive pair programming (Write) depending on the task.
• Fast autocomplete — Context-aware code suggestions that predict your next edit based on your project structure and coding patterns.
• Acquired by OpenAI — Now part of OpenAI’s ecosystem, bringing deep integration with GPT and o-series models.
• Full VS Code compatibility — All your extensions, themes, and keybindings work out of the box. Zero migration friction.
• Real-time codebase awareness — Indexes your entire project for contextually relevant suggestions, answers, and edits.
• Generous free tier — Substantial free usage for individual developers, making it accessible without commitment.
• Multi-model support — Works with various AI models including GPT-4, Claude, and others.