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Windsurf

Agentic AI code editor, formerly Codeium, built around the Cascade agent

Windsurf is an AI code editor based on VS Code, created by the team behind Codeium and now owned by Cognition, the company behind Devin. Its Cascade agent understands the codebase, edits multiple files, runs terminal commands and remembers project context, while Tab suggests next edits as you type. Plugins also bring its features to JetBrains IDEs and other editors. A free plan is available.

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Categories
AI Coding AssistantsCode Editors & IDEs
Platforms
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Oct 12, 2026

Features

Our take

Pros

  • Cascade agent edits multiple files and runs commands
  • Remembers project context across sessions
  • Plugins bring its features to JetBrains and other editors

Cons

  • Ownership changes have made its roadmap less predictable
  • Credit-based limits can run out with heavy use

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