Windsurf

A polished, AI-first IDE that emphasizes agentic flow, live previews, and integrated deployments. Windsurf’s “do it here” philosophy means less switching between tools and more time building. Cascade, Previews, Deploys, and MCP integrations create a cohesive development experience.

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Fast Facts

AI-native IDE with agentic coding flows for faster, more efficient shipping.
Cascade flow tracks edits, commands, and context to maintain continuity.
Live Previews and one-click Deploys directly in the IDE.
Offers model optionality across major AI providers.
Supports MCP plugins and integrations for popular tools and services.
Available for macOS, Windows, and Linux, plus JetBrains plugin support.

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Added January 2026

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