Map/Coding/Windsurf3.5°N, 78.0°W
CODING

Windsurf

The IDE formerly from Codeium, now part of Cognition. Its Cascade agent keeps context across long coding sessions and ships multi-file edits in one go.

FreemiumIDEGPT · Claude● Acquired
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Position on the world map

CODING · 3.5°N, 78.0°W
Company
Cognition
Launched
Nov 2024
HQ
Mountain View
Pricing
Freemium
Platforms
IDE
Runs on
GPT · Claude

Signals & timeline

Chronicle
JUL 14, 2025
AcquisitionCognition acquires Windsurf
A whirlwind weekend ends with Windsurf joining Cognition after OpenAI's exclusivity lapsed and Google hired away its founders. ↗

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Field notes

FAQ

What is Windsurf?

The IDE formerly from Codeium, now part of Cognition. Its Cascade agent keeps context across long coding sessions and ships multi-file edits in one go.

Who makes Windsurf?

Windsurf is built by Cognition, headquartered in Mountain View, and launched in Nov 2024.

Is Windsurf free?

Windsurf uses a freemium pricing model and is available on IDE. Check windsurf.com for current plans.

What models does Windsurf run on?

On AgentMaps, Windsurf is charted as running on GPT · Claude.