Windsurf
AI editor with a "flow" workflow
What it is
Codeium's editor introduces the "Cascade" concept: the AI doesn't wait for your commands but anticipates next steps and proposes chained edits. Great for those wanting a more automated experience than Cursor. Remote mode can connect to servers and containers, useful for distributed dev environments.
How to use it, step by step
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Download Windsurf from codeium.com/windsurf (Windows, Mac, Linux) and install it; you can import your VS Code config on launch.
- 2
Create a free Codeium account when prompted.
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Open the Cascade panel: describe a goal and the AI proposes a chain of edits across multiple files.
- 4
Review the steps Cascade proposes and approve the whole chain or individual steps.
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Use inline completion as you type, like Copilot, for quick suggestions.
💡Practical tips
- →Cascade is more 'proactive' than other editors: review the chain carefully before accepting it all at once.
- →Great for remote work: set up remote mode to edit code running elsewhere.
💰Pricing
Generous free plan. Pro at about $15/month for higher limits and premium models.
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