Best use case
Windsurf is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
IDE: AI-powered editor with Cascade AI and Flow State
Teams using Windsurf should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
$curl -o ~/.claude/skills/windsurf/SKILL.md --create-dirs "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/hivellm/rulebook/main/templates/skills/ides/windsurf/SKILL.md"
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/windsurf/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How Windsurf Compares
| Feature / Agent | Windsurf | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
IDE: AI-powered editor with Cascade AI and Flow State
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
<!-- WINDSURF:START --> # Windsurf IDE Rules **IDE**: AI-powered editor with Cascade AI and Flow State ## Quick Start Windsurf reads: - `.windsurfrules` (generated by `rulebook init`) - AGENTS.md (when open in workspace) ## Usage ```bash # In Windsurf chat: "Follow @AGENTS.md. Implement [feature] with tests." # Cascade AI: Multi-file autonomous mode Reference @AGENTS.md for standards # Flow State: Inline suggestions Context-aware completions ``` ## Workflow 1. Rulebook generates `.windsurfrules` → points to AGENTS.md 2. Keep AGENTS.md open in workspace 3. Use Cascade for complex tasks with `@AGENTS.md` references 4. Flow State provides inline suggestions **Critical**: `.windsurfrules` ensures standards are followed automatically. <!-- WINDSURF:END -->
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