Windsurf..

Windsurf is presented as an AI-native IDE built from scratch, with an integrated agent layer rather than an add-on to an existing editor. It focuses on workflows across large, complex codebases, highlighting proprietary models such as SWE-1.5 and Fast Context and AI-powered visual code navigation via Codemaps. The product emphasizes being the first IDE with a deeply integrated agent that orchestrates multi-file editing and codebase understanding. Positioning materials compare Windsurf to other AI editors and underscore its architecture, compliance certifications for regulated environments, and team-oriented capabilities such as centralized billing and admin controls. Pricing tiers and credits are structured around ongoing use of its Cascade-style agent and premium models, indicating a focus on sustained, high-context coding work.