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Windsurf

AI code editor with its own agent. Similar to Cursor with a different workflow and agent approach.

Lv.2 TweakerFree tierAI Coding

In plain English

Similar to Cursor — a smart coding partner — but with a different philosophy. It has its own AI agent that can take bigger actions across your project.

Real-world example

You open your project in Windsurf and ask the agent to 'refactor the authentication to use JWT tokens.' The agent reads your code, plans the changes, and executes them across multiple files.

Where this fits in your project

Another AI code editor option. Try it alongside Cursor to see which fits you.

Idea & Planning
Prototyping
Frontend / UI
Backend / API
Database & Storage
Authentication
Deploy & Hosting
Polish & DX
Scale & Optimize

When to use this

When you want an AI code editor with a strong autonomous agent.

The situation

You want an alternative to Cursor, or you prefer a different AI agent approach.

Good for

  • + Any coding project
  • + Multi-file refactors
  • + Exploring AI agent workflows

Not ideal for

  • - People who don't want to see code

Getting started

Download from windsurf.com, open a project, and start a chat with the agent.

Alternatives

Cursor (most popular)GitHub Copilot (lighter)VS Code + Claude Code