Windsurf Features & Overview

Windsurf builds an AI-first IDE for full-stack work. You open a repo, write a goal in plain English, and the agent plans steps, runs tools, and proposes multi-file changes you can approve. Cascade guides edits you can inspect line by line. Tab predicts code with large-context autocomplete that reads errors and tests. Previews render a live view inside the editor so you can click elements and send issues to the agent. App Deploys publishes a shareable URL straight from your workspace. You keep control. The system accelerates the loop with LLM code generation, agentic planning, retrieval over project context, and tool execution.

Core Features

• Cascade agent: Plan tasks, apply repo-wide edits, review diffs before merge
• Tab predictions: Code autocomplete informed by logs, tests, and context
• In-editor Previews: Live web view with inspect and send-to-agent actions
• App Deploys: Push a production URL directly from the IDE
• Code review: Structured feedback and suggested fixes across files
• Project memory: Index code, docs, and configs for grounded answers
• Run and test: Trigger scripts, capture output, and iterate with the agent
• Chat and commands: Ask for refactors, docs, or new features in plain English
• Security controls: Approvals and visibility for proposed changes
• Model choice: Use first-party coding models or major provider LLMs

Supported Platforms / Integrations

• Desktop IDE: macOS, Windows, Linux
• Frameworks: React, Next.js, Node.js, and common JS stacks
• Git workflows: Pull, branch, commit, and PR from the editor
• Deploy targets: Editor-native deploys plus popular static and server hosts
• Ecosystem: NPM packages, test runners, and CI-friendly output

Use Cases & Applications

• Founders and small teams: Ship MVPs with agent-assisted scaffolds and deploys
• Product engineers: Implement features with safe, multi-file edits
• Agencies: Deliver marketing sites and internal tools on tight timelines
• Enterprises: Standardize AI coding with admin controls and auditability

Pricing

• Free: $0 per user per month
• Pro: $15 per user per month
• Teams: $30 per user per month
• Enterprise: $60 per user per month, or contact sales for volume

Why You’d Love It

• Cuts busywork while you keep full code ownership
• Turns plain language tasks into reviewed diffs and running apps
• Shares results quickly with in-IDE previews and deploys

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Strong repo awareness with clear, reviewable changes
• Fast autocomplete that reacts to test and runtime feedback
• Built-in previews and deploys for quick handoffs

Cons

• Credit budgets and rate limits can restrict long sessions
• Best results today in JavaScript-heavy projects

Conclusion Windsurf focuses on the seconds between idea, change, and verified result. You frame the goal, approve smart edits, and publish a working build without bouncing across tools. Teams gain faster delivery, clearer reviews, and a coding loop that supports real shipping velocity.