Windsurf
An AI-powered code editor from Codeium that writes, edits, and debugs code across your entire project in real-time.
What is Windsurf?
Windsurf is Codeium's AI-native code editor that can read your entire codebase and make changes across multiple files at once.
It combines the familiar feel of VS Code with an AI that actually understands your project context. The editor can write new features, refactor code, fix bugs, and run terminal commands without you switching windows.
Most builders use it as their main editor for AI-heavy projects. It shines when you need to add a feature that touches 5-10 files or when you're working in an unfamiliar codebase. The AI sees your whole project structure, not just the current file.
Free tier available. Pro version costs $15/month with better AI models and more usage. Built on top of VS Code, so your extensions and settings carry over.
Good to Know
Built on VS Code, so your extensions and keybindings work out of the box
Sees your entire project context, not just the current file you're editing
Can make coordinated changes across multiple files in one go
Free tier includes basic AI features, Pro unlocks better models and higher usage limits
Runs commands in your terminal and handles file operations automatically
How Vibe Coders Use Windsurf
Building a new feature that needs changes in your API routes, frontend components, and database schema
Refactoring a messy codebase you just inherited from another developer
Adding authentication to an existing app and letting it wire up all the pieces
Debugging a bug that spans multiple files and you're not sure where it starts
Converting a project from JavaScript to TypeScript across 50+ files
Frequently Asked Questions
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