Windsurf

AI-native IDE (Codeium) with agentic coding, context awareness, and multi-file edits.

Overview

Devin Desktop is an IDE designed as a command center for managing multiple coding agents in one place. It combines a full-featured editor with agent orchestration, allowing developers to plan, delegate, review, and ship code without leaving their workspace.

The platform supports both local and cloud agents, works across different AI models through the Agent Client Protocol (ACP), and includes features like Spaces for shared context, Fast Context for instant codebase understanding, and Supercomplete for intelligent code prediction. It's built on the foundation of Windsurf and includes integrations with popular tools like Slack, Linear, GitHub, and more.

Key features

Multi-agent management and orchestration
Full IDE with syntax highlighting and debugging
Agent Client Protocol (ACP) for model flexibility
Spaces for shared context across agents
Fast Context for instant file and line discovery
Supercomplete intelligent code prediction
Local and cloud agent support
Extensible with MCP servers and language servers

Pros

Unified command center for managing multiple agents
Full IDE experience with debugging tools built-in
Free access to SWE-1.6 coding model on paid plans
Supports multiple AI models and agents simultaneously
Rich integration ecosystem with Slack, Linear, GitHub, and more
Seamless handoff between local and cloud agents
Instant codebase context discovery

Cons

Free plan has limited model availability and light quota
Max plan at $200/month is expensive for individual developers
Learning curve for managing multiple agents effectively
Requires understanding of Agent Client Protocol concepts

Use this if

You need to manage multiple coding agents from one IDE, want instant codebase context, require both local and cloud agent support, or are building with teams that need shared agent workspaces.

Skip this if

You prefer traditional single-agent development, don't need multi-agent orchestration, or are looking for a lightweight code editor without agent management features.

Best for

Teams managing multiple coding agentsDevelopers wanting local and cloud agent coordinationEngineers needing instant codebase contextTeams requiring shared agent workspacesPower users needing advanced code review and debugging

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Windsurf (predecessor IDE)GitHub CopilotClaude for VS CodeCursorContinue.dev

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