Windsurf settings guide

Windsurf's Cascade agent is the key differentiator — it can execute 50+ file operations autonomously without manual approval at each step.

The free tier includes limited access to strong coding models; check the current model list and limits on the pricing page.

Use Cascade (Flows) for complex multi-file features — just describe the feature and let Windsurf implement it across your entire codebase.

Windsurf sees your terminal output, browser errors, and file changes in real time — it self-corrects without you describing the error.

Use Deep Context on large codebases — Windsurf indexes your entire repo and keeps context across all files, not just open tabs.

Add.windsurfrules (same format as.cursorrules) for project-specific AI instructions — define your stack, style, and patterns.

For Indian developers: free tier gives 25 Cascade 'Flow' (agent) uses per month — enough for significant feature development.