What is Windsurf Browser?

The Windsurf Browser is an innovative AI-powered Chromium-based browser built to help developers stay deeply engaged in their work by seamlessly integrating browser activity with their development environment. Unlike conventional browsers, it provides the AI model SWE-1 with direct access to the developer’s open tabs, page content, and console logs without needing manual input like copying URLs or text. This allows the AI and human to share a complete, synchronized timeline of actions across multiple surfaces, including the IDE, terminal, and now the browser, creating unprecedented flow awareness. The browser is currently in beta and available to self-serve users, enabling debugging, web searching, documentation review, and more with full browser functionality. This tool builds on Windsurf’s earlier innovations, such as Previews, by extending AI awareness beyond the IDE to encompass the entire web-based workflow of a developer. As the AI becomes more adept, it will begin automating tasks in the browser conditionally based on all prior interactions, significantly reducing manual work. This shared timeline of actions ensures the AI understands the full context of a developer’s workflow, improving accuracy and efficiency. The Windsurf Browser thus closes a critical gap in AI-assisted development by monitoring browser activity, which was previously a blind spot. Future updates will enhance both the browser’s awareness capabilities and its ability to autonomously perform browser-based actions. By unifying development tools and browser interactions, the Windsurf Browser promises a new level of collaboration between humans and AI, making software engineering smoother and more productive.

Pricing

Price Starts At:
Free
Free Version:
Free Version available.

Screenshots and Video

Windsurf Browser Screenshot 1

Company Facts

Company Name:
Windsurf
Date Founded:
2021
Company Location:
United States
Company Website:
windsurf.com

Product Details

Deployment
Windows
Mac
Linux
Training Options
Documentation Hub

Product Details

Target Company Sizes
Individual
1-10
11-50
51-200
201-500
501-1000
1001-5000
5001-10000
10001+
Target Organization Types
Mid Size Business
Small Business
Enterprise
Freelance
Nonprofit
Government
Startup
Supported Languages
English

Windsurf Browser Categories and Features