Windsurf Howto
Windsurf is an AI-powered IDE developed by Codeium that combines copilot and agent capabilities with an enhanced VS Code foundation, offering superior UI, faster performance, and innovative features like 'Write Mode' to create a seamless coding experience.
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Download and Install: Download Windsurf Editor from windsurf.ai. For Mac, drag to Applications folder. For Windows, run the installer. For Linux, unzip and run installation script.
Initial Setup: Launch Windsurf Editor and choose either 'Import VS Code' configurations or 'Start Fresh'. Select your preferred editor theme.
Account Authentication: Sign in with your existing Codeium account or create a new one. Authenticate and click 'Open Windsurf' to begin.
Basic Usage - Inline Commands: Press Cmd + I (or equivalent) in the editor to generate or refactor code using natural language commands.
Using Cascade: Access Cascade chat feature for deep codebase understanding and AI assistance. Use @ mentions to reference specific code elements like functions, classes, or files.
Terminal Integration: Press Cmd + I in terminal to enter natural language commands. Cascade can suggest and execute terminal commands.
Multi-file Editing: Use Cascade for coherent multi-file edits with context awareness. Select code and use the Cascade panel for refactoring across files.
AI Settings Configuration: Access AI settings through the status bar to customize features like autocomplete speed or disable specific AI functionalities.
Code Highlighting Actions: Highlight code and mention it directly in Cascade panel for context-aware assistance or use Command for refactoring.
Remote Development: Connect to remote servers via SSH or use local dev containers for development. Note that SSH requires OpenSSH installation.
Windsurf FAQs
Windsurf Editor is the first AI agent-powered IDE that combines both Copilot and Agent capabilities. It's built by Codeium and designed to keep developers in a flow state while coding.
Windsurf Monthly Traffic Trends
Windsurf experienced a 7.8% decline in traffic, resulting in 2.5M visits. While Windsurf continues to innovate with planned features like collaborative workflows and advanced predictive tools, the recent Meta investment in Codeium and Codeium's enhanced integration with IDEs may have contributed to the traffic drop.
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