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As of May 18, 2026
Hacker News mentions decreased 28.6% over the last 30 days. Hacker News is discussion volume, not adoption.
Windsurf
AI-powered code editor. Built for pair programming with AI.
Code GenerationFounded January 2023
Updated May 29, 2026
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Company profile
What is Windsurf?
Windsurf is an AI-powered code editor. Built for pair programming with AI. Competes with Cursor.
History
Research history
4 research updates
Code Generation
Windsurf: Hacker News mentions decreased 28.6% over the last 30 days
LatestCode Generation
Windsurf: Hacker News mentions decreased 38.8% over the last 30 days
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Windsurf: Hacker News mentions decreased 38.6% over the last 30 days
1 metricCode Generation
Windsurf: Hacker News mentions decreased 39.6% over the last 30 days
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GitHub stars
278
Main repository stars
Other data points
Hacker News
25/30d
Position #7 in category discussion
Repository health
Maintenance data from the main open-source repository.
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About Windsurf
Windsurf is an AI-powered code editor. Built for pair programming with AI. Competes with Cursor.
FoundersAlexandre Maras, Maxime Maras
Funding
$243M · 3 roundsRaised $243M total.
Series C2024
$150MGeneral Catalyst
Series B2024
$65MKleiner Perkins
Series A2023
$28MGreenoaks
Investors
General CatalystGreenoaksKleiner Perkins