WINDSURF
Windsurf is a powerful agentic IDE that revolutionizes the way developers interact with their code. It integrates advanced AI capabilities to provide intelligent code assistance, making development more efficient and intuitive.
Key Features
- AI Flow Paradigm: Enables both independent and collaborative coding with AI assistance
- Intelligent Code Completion: Advanced code suggestions and completions
- Context-Aware Assistance: Understanding of your entire codebase
- Real-Time Collaboration: Seamless interaction between developer and AI
- Multi-Language Support: Works with various programming languages and frameworks
Getting Started
To get started with Windsurf:
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Install the Windsurf IDE
# Add the release PGP keys curl -fsSL "https://windsurf-stable.codeiumdata.com/wVxQEIWkwPUEAGf3/windsurf.gpg" | sudo gpg --dearmor -o /usr/share/keyrings/windsurf-stable-archive-keyring.gpg # Add the "stable" channel to your APT sources echo "deb [signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/windsurf-stable-archive-keyring.gpg arch=amd64] https://windsurf-stable.codeiumdata.com/wVxQEIWkwPUEAGf3/apt stable main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/windsurf.list > /dev/null # Update the system sudo apt update # Install Windsurf sudo apt upgrade windsurf -y - Set up your development environment
- Open your project or create a new one
- Start coding with AI assistance
Import VSCode Settings & Extensions to Windsurf
To import VSCode settings and extensions:
- Press F1 to open the command palette
- Type “Import VS Code settings” and select it
- Choose “Import VS Code extensions” to transfer your extensions
Best Practices
- Keep your codebase well-organized
- Document your code properly
- Use version control (Git) for your projects
- Follow consistent coding standards
- Leverage AI suggestions while maintaining code quality
Common Commands
Here are some useful commands and shortcuts in Windsurf:
Ctrl + Space: Trigger AI suggestionsCtrl + Enter: Execute AI commandsCtrl + Shift + P: Open command palette