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Describe changes in plain English and Cascade modifies multiple files across your project. Handles refactors, feature additions, and boilerplate generation with awareness of your full codebase.
A developer types 'add error handling to all API endpoints and create a centralized error logger' and Cascade modifies 12 files across the project with consistent error handling patterns.
Runs inside your existing editor as a plugin rather than requiring a separate IDE. Supports VS Code, all JetBrains IDEs (IntelliJ, PyCharm, WebStorm), Vim, and Neovim with consistent features across platforms.
A team where backend developers use IntelliJ and frontend developers use VS Code can standardize on one AI assistant without forcing anyone to switch editors.
Does not train models on user code from private repositories. SOC2 Type 2 certified. Enterprise tier offers on-premises deployment where no code leaves your network.
A fintech company enables Windsurf for their development team knowing proprietary trading algorithms won't be used for model training or leave their infrastructure.
Analyzes your project structure, open files, and recent edits to generate suggestions that match your coding patterns, naming conventions, and architecture decisions.
When writing a new React component, Windsurf suggests props and state patterns consistent with the 40 other components in your project rather than generic React boilerplate.
Yes. Codeium rebranded to Windsurf in late 2024. The product, team, and technology are the same. The website still uses codeium.com, and older docs reference both names. If you had a Codeium account, it's now a Windsurf account.
As of March 2026, Windsurf uses daily and weekly limits instead of credits. Each plan tier has set quotas for completions, chat queries, and Cascade operations. When you hit a daily limit, you wait until the next day. The Max plan at $200/month has the highest limits for heavy users.
Both cost $20/month for the main paid tier. Windsurf works inside your existing VS Code or JetBrains IDE. Cursor replaces your editor entirely with a forked version of VS Code. If you don't want to switch editors, pick Windsurf. If you want tighter AI integration and unlimited Auto mode, Cursor offers more predictable daily usage.
For occasional use or trying the product, yes. For daily professional development, you'll hit limits quickly. The free tier is best treated as an evaluation period rather than a long-term plan.
No. Windsurf explicitly does not use private repository code for model training. They hold SOC2 Type 2 certification. Enterprise customers can deploy on-premises for complete data isolation.
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Tutorial updated March 2026