Windsurf

What Windsurf does

Windsurf is an agentic AI code editor in the coding category of AI tools, built to keep developers in a continuous flow. At its center is Cascade, an AI agent that reads your codebase, forms a plan, and carries out multi-step tasks such as implementing a feature or fixing a bug across several files. Rather than only suggesting snippets, the agent can run terminal commands and apply coordinated edits, then report back what it changed.

The editor also provides fast AI autocomplete and inline, command-driven edits for smaller changes. Codebase-aware context means suggestions and agent actions reference the relevant parts of your project instead of just the open file.

Who it is for

Windsurf, which grew out of Codeium, suits developers who want an AI agent handling larger chunks of work while they stay in one familiar VS Code-style workspace. The free tier lets you try the core experience, and paid plans add credits for heavier agentic and premium-model usage. As with all AI coding assistants, the agent’s output should be reviewed and tested before shipping. For anyone drawn to agent-first development, Windsurf is a polished, capable choice.