Code reviews for Windsurf-built apps
Windsurf (Codeium) is an AI IDE with agent-mode editing. The output is normal source code, so the audit focus is the same as Cursor: validation, edge cases, and architecture quality.
Top issues we find auditing Windsurf apps
Patterns documented in primary-source security research, community forums, and real-world audits. These are the things that ship to production and break in front of users.
Cascade agent stalls on long-running tasks
Plan shows, then the spinner spins forever because the response timed out but the UI doesn't recover.
Files >300–500 lines mishandled
Cascade truncates context on large files, producing incomplete edits.
Crashes during background indexing and Turbo Mode
Repeated stability issues per the Windsurf changelog and Trustpilot reviews.
Cascade can't see terminal output
Acknowledged in changelog fixes. Debugging gets stuck because the agent doesn't see what failed.
Wasted credits on failed runs
Trustpilot 1-star reviews dominated by credits charged for runs that never completed.
Same code-quality issues as other agent IDEs
Missing input validation, hallucinated APIs, inconsistent style — common to all agent-mode IDEs.
How we help Windsurf builders
Every engagement starts with a fixed quote. No retainer trap, no surprise invoices.
Security Review
Manual review of authentication, secrets, RLS, and integrations in your Windsurf app.
From $300
Code Audit
Full codebase review covering security, architecture, and performance for Windsurf projects.
From $450
Fix Bugs
Diagnose and fix the things your Windsurf AI broke. Single-shot or ongoing.
Custom quote
Retainer
Ongoing support, bug fixes, and code reviews. Cancel anytime.
From $250/mo
Cost & performance gotchas
- Credit consumption on failed Cascade runs is the dominant complaint. No 'attempt-was-billable' refund mechanism.
Comparing Windsurf to other tools
Frequently asked questions
- Why does Windsurf burn credits on failed runs?
- Cascade charges for the attempt, not the result. Long runs that stall on a single bad plan can rack up credits without delivering any code. We help teams adjust prompting and scope to reduce burn.
Ready to ship your Windsurf app with confidence?
Tell us about your app. Fixed quote within 24 hours.