Agentic AI IDE where the editor does the work for you
Introduction
Windsurf (formerly Codeium) is an AI IDE built around the agentic experience: the Cascade agent senses the whole codebase and executes multi-step tasks on its own, while Supercomplete completion stands out for predicting your next move. The generous free tier makes it a smooth ramp from light AI editing to agentic development.
Key Features
- Cascade agent for multi-step tasks
- Whole-codebase context awareness
- Supercomplete next-action prediction
- Built-in terminal and deploy collaboration
- Fully featured free tier
Pros
- Well-balanced agent and completion experience
- Highly usable free tier
Cons
- Smaller extension ecosystem than VS Code
Pricing
A free tier with base credits; Pro unlocks more usage and models.（See official site for current pricing）
FAQ
Windsurf vs Cursor?
Both are first-tier AI IDEs; Windsurf is more generous on free usage.
Chinese support?
Yes, both UI and chat support Chinese.
Is the old Codeium plugin alive?
The brand has fully pivoted to the Windsurf IDE.
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