Can Windsurf run my tests automatically?

Yes. Cascade can run your test suite as part of its workflow, read the output, and adjust its code changes based on failing tests. You can instruct it to implement a feature and then make all tests pass without manual intervention.

Windsurf

Agentic IDE that understands and edits your whole codebase

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About

Windsurf (by Codeium) is an AI code editor that uses Cascade - an agentic system that can read, write, and run code across your entire project autonomously. Unlike autocomplete-style tools, Windsurf plans multi-step edits, runs terminal commands, and checks its own work. It supports Claude, GPT-4, and Codeium's own models. Available for VS Code and as a standalone editor.

Quick Facts

Pricing: Freemiumfrom $15/mo
Categories: AI Code Assistants Build Faster
Website: codeium.com

Key Features

Cascade agentic AI: plans and executes multi-step code changes across your entire project
Full codebase indexing for project-wide context beyond the current open file
Terminal integration to run commands, tests, and verify its own work automatically
Multi-file simultaneous editing for large refactors and new feature additions
Choice of frontier models including Claude 3.5 Sonnet, GPT-4o, and Codeium models
VS Code extension plus a standalone Windsurf editor with native AI integration

Who It's For

Full-stack developers wanting more than autocompleteStartup engineers shipping fast in small teams

Pros

Cascade genuinely plans and executes complex multi-step changes, not just line-by-line autocomplete
Terminal integration lets Windsurf run your tests and self-correct based on the results
More generous free tier than Cursor with 25 prompts per day
Full codebase context makes suggestions relevant to your actual architecture and conventions
Competitive pricing at $15/month versus Cursor at $20/month

Cons

Cascade can make sweeping unexpected changes across files that require careful review
Smaller community than Cursor with fewer tutorials and community resources
Premium model credits (flows) deplete faster than expected on complex multi-file tasks
Occasional hallucinations and incorrect changes when working in large unfamiliar codebases
IDE extension ecosystem is less mature than Cursor's

ShareTool Verdict- 8/10

The most compelling Cursor alternative - Cascade's multi-step autonomous planning is genuinely powerful and the pricing is more generous for individual developers

What people are saying

7/10Positive

Windsurf has built strong momentum among developers wanting agentic coding beyond autocomplete. Cursor loyalists note the smaller community. Cascade gets specific praise for handling complex autonomous tasks that other editors require manual step-by-step guidance for.

“Cascade refactored my entire authentication system from one prompt. Would have taken me a full day manually.”

“Switched from Cursor to Windsurf, saved $5/month, and Cascade handles multi-step tasks better. No regrets.”

“The terminal integration is what actually differentiates it - it runs your tests and fixes the failures itself”

“Community is much smaller than Cursor's which makes finding help when things break harder”

Common Use Cases

Building complete new features from a single prompt with minimal manual coding
Large-scale refactoring across dozens of files with AI planning the approach first
Debugging complex issues by letting AI run tests and analyze failure output
Onboarding to unfamiliar codebases with full-context AI explanations of architecture

Pricing Plans

Free

25 user prompt credits/day with fast models

Pro

$15/mo

500 premium model flows/month, unlimited fast model use

Team

$30/mo

Per user/month, centralized billing and team management

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cascade in Windsurf?

Cascade is Windsurf's agentic AI system. Unlike autocomplete tools, Cascade reads your entire codebase, plans a multi-step approach, writes changes across multiple files, runs terminal commands, and reviews its own output before finishing.

How does Windsurf compare to Cursor?

Both are AI-first code editors targeting the same workflow. Windsurf's Cascade handles autonomous multi-step tasks with less hand-holding. Cursor has a larger user community, more polished extensions, and more resources. Cursor costs $20/month vs Windsurf at $15/month.

Is Windsurf free?

Yes. The free tier gives 25 user prompt credits per day using fast models. The $15/month Pro plan gives 500 premium model flows per month with unlimited fast model usage.

What languages does Windsurf support?

Windsurf supports all major languages including Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Rust, Go, Java, C/C++, Ruby, and more. Language support mirrors VS Code's extension ecosystem since Windsurf is built on the same foundation.