Windsurf is Codeium’s AI-native IDE that combines familiar VS Code foundations with powerful agentic AI capabilities.
What is Windsurf?
Windsurf is a fork of VS Code rebuilt around AI-first principles. It features Cascade, an AI agent that can understand your entire codebase and make multi-file changes autonomously.
Key Features
Cascade AI
Agentic coding assistant:
- Plans multi-step changes
- Modifies multiple files
- Understands project context
- Executes terminal commands
Codebase Intelligence
Deep understanding:
- Indexes entire project
- Semantic code search
- Dependency awareness
- Architecture understanding
Flows
Guided AI workflows:
- Refactoring assistance
- Feature implementation
- Bug investigation
- Code review
Privacy by Default
Codeium’s privacy commitment:
- No code training
- Secure processing
- Enterprise compliance
- Self-hosted options
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Core features, limited AI credits |
| Pro | $15/mo | Unlimited AI, advanced features |
| Team | $25/user/mo | Collaboration, admin controls |
Windsurf vs Cursor
| Feature | Windsurf | Cursor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $15/mo | $20/mo |
| Agent | Cascade | Composer |
| Privacy | Strong (Codeium) | Standard |
| Maturity | Newer | More established |
| AI Models | Codeium models | Claude, GPT-4 |
Best Use Cases
- Developers wanting AI-native IDE
- Privacy-conscious teams
- Those preferring Codeium’s approach
- Budget-conscious professionals
Getting Started
- Download Windsurf
- Import VS Code settings
- Let it index your project
- Start using Cascade for complex tasks