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Windsurf

Windsurf is an AI-powered code acceleration tool, a next-generation platform that efficiently automates the entire development workflow, from autocomplete to code review, documentation, and deployment.

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Launch Date
2024
Monthly Visitors
5.2M
Country of Origin
United States
Platform
Web · App
Language
English

Keywords

  • AI code assistant
  • code autocomplete
  • Copilot alternative
  • IDE plugin
  • SWE-1 model
  • developer tools
  • code refactoring
  • AI code review
  • secure coding
  • command automation
  • code generator
  • Fast Tab
  • Supercomplete
  • Prompt Credit
  • chat-based development

Platform Description

Windsurf is an AI-based code acceleration platform for modern software developers that provides an integrated set of features to improve productivity across development, including code auto-completion (AutoComplete), advanced prediction (Supercomplete), documentation and refactoring support (Command), interactive code assistant (Chat), and review features. the core engine is the SWE-1 model developed in-house, and it adopts a flexible structure that can be integrated with third-party LLMs such as GPT-4o and Claude 3.5 Sonnet to meet various usage scenarios. In particular, the 'Command' feature handles repetitive or structured tasks such as adding function descriptions, organizing comments, and improving code with a single line of natural language commands, providing high completeness without interrupting the developer's flow. it also supports most major IDEs, including VSCode, JetBrains, and Visual Studio, and comes with a Windsurf-specific editor for an integrated development experience that fits your environment. the fact that powerful features are available even for free users is a huge advantage over competing tools like GitHub Copilot, and the scalability is designed to be flexible with prompt credit-based scaling. on the security front, it has a zero data retention policy, SOC2 compliance, and support for hybrid deployments, making it a solid choice for team/enterprise environments. the platform is impressively designed for a wide range of users, from individual developers to large enterprises.

Core Features

  • Code autocompletion

    Predict your next code based on natural language and code context

  • Contextual Advanced Complement

    Analyze cursor position before and after to make real-time code corrections

  • AI conversational assistant

    Documentation, clarifications, refactoring requests, and more in natural language

  • Commanded automation

    Quickly execute code actions like shortcuts (refactors, comments, etc.)

  • Personalized recommendations for developers

    Deliver personalized suggestions based on the context of your codebase

  • Reviews feature

    Provide code review automation in a team environment

Use Cases

  • Automatically generate code
  • Add function comments
  • Document automation
  • Refactoring recommendations
  • Locate the bug
  • Create a test case
  • Team code reviews
  • Write a commit message
  • API documentation
  • Automate deployments
  • Code security checks
  • Analyzing conventions
  • Chat-based search
  • Reusing code snippets
  • Personalized code recommendations

How to Use

1

Install

2

Open the desired file and start writing code

3

Use autocomplete, Chat, and Command features

4

Apply the resulting code

Plans

Plan Price Key Features
Free $0 • 2-week Pro trial
• 25 prompt credits/month (100 uses based on approx. GPT-4.1)
• All premium models available
• Optional Zero Data Retention
• Unlimited Fast Tabs
• Unlimited SWE-1 Lite
• Unlimited Command usage
• Feature preview
• App Deploy once per day
Pro $15/mo • 500 prompt credits/month (approximately 2,000 prompts per GPT-4.1)
• SWE-1 model available (currently on 0-credit promotion)
• Additional credits available for purchase: $10/250 credits
• 5 app deployments per day
Teams $30/mo • 500 prompt credits/user/month
• Additional credits purchased: $40/1,000 credits
• Windsurf Reviews (review support feature)
• Centralized billing
• Admin dashboard and analytics
• Priority Support
• Automated Zero Data Retention
• Single sign-on (SSO) available
• Additional fee: $10/user/month
Enterprise $60/mo • 1,000 prompt credits per user/month
• Additional credits: $40/1,000 credits
• Role-based access control (RBAC)
• Includes SSO and advanced access control features
• For organizations of 200+ users
• Volume discounts available (200+ seats)
• Top priority support
• Dedicated customer success manager assigned
• Hybrid deployment options available

FAQs

  • Windsurf is a code acceleration toolkit that leverages the latest AI technology, making it a "coding superpower" that speeds up the entire workflow for developers: writing, searching, documenting, and debugging code. It integrates with major IDEs and also offers a standalone editor.
  • We support over 60 languages out of the box, including Python, JavaScript, Java, C++, Go, Rust, and more. Languages not listed can also be manually enabled through settings.
  • Windsurf is intended for all developers, but is especially recommended for those with basic programming knowledge. The generated code is not automatically tested, so you'll need to test and review it yourself.
  • We currently support VSCode, JetBrains, Visual Studio, Eclipse, Xcode, Windsurf Editor, and more, with support for Vim, Emacs, and Web IDEs in the works.
  • No, Windsurf uses models trained solely on public code, and none of your code or prompts are ever used for training.
  • Paid SaaS customers are guaranteed Zero Data Retention, and all input data is not stored per SOC2 standards. Free users can only use the Chat feature if they have allowed code snippet telemetry.
  • Because Windsurf uses its own model and doesn't rely on external APIs, it's less likely to be exposed to security threats. Unlike GitHub Copilot, you have the option to fully protect your code IP on the Enterprise SaaS plan.
  • Yes. Developers Personal is completely free by default and includes Autocomplete, Chat, and Command features. This philosophy is based on the principle that "developers should all have equal access to tools".
  • - Pro: Advanced features include Supercomplete, fast autocomplete, and premium model credits - Teams/Enterprise: Includes on-premises storage personalization, Zero Retention, organization-specific unified analytics dashboards, security, and support
  • When you specify a question, such as "In our codebase" or "Answer for our codebase:", Windsurf automatically pulls in relevant context to improve response accuracy.
  • If there are code items used, you'll see a "Read X context items" dropdown, which you can click to see a list of codes that the AI considered. In the future, we'll also be introducing the ability to quote within direct responses.
  • That's not currently possible, but Windsurf aims to be the most powerful review assistant next to developers with tools like Tab and Cascade.
  • Windsurf complies with global privacy regulations, including GDPR, and does not use personal data for AI training. In addition, prompts with sensitive content are blocked by automatic filtering.
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