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Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)

Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) is an IDE (Fork) in the 2026 agents.dancingteeth catalog. A unified Agent Command Center (Kanban + Spaces) after the Windsurf→Devin Desktop rebrand, with Devin Local as the primary local agent.

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A unified Agent Command Center (Kanban + Spaces) after the Windsurf→Devin Desktop rebrand, with Devin Local as the primary local agent.

Skip if

You still depend on Cascade Memories/Workflows (migrate to skills) or want a mature free OSS IDE fork without Cognition’s stack.

Who it fits

  • A unified Agent Command Center (Kanban + Spaces) after the Windsurf→Devin Desktop rebrand, with Devin Local as the primary local agent.
  • People who prefer a dedicated desktop coding surface

Pros

Unified Agent Command Center with Kanban; Spaces for cross-agent context sharing; Devin Local (Rust rewrite of Cascade) reportedly ~30% more token-efficient; Agent Client Protocol for third-party agents.

Cons

Cascade is legacy but still selectable (disabled by default on Enterprise); Devin Local is the primary agent but lacks Cascade Memories and Workflows (migrate to skills); June 2026 rebrand from Windsurf.

Facts

Locality:
Local-first
Surfaces:
Desktop
Maturity:
General availability
Verified:
Oct 2026

Agent standards & memory

AGENTS.md: Full SupportSKILL.md: SupportedRules / memory: Spaces shared context; .windsurfrules legacy; Agent Client Protocol for third-party agents.Same plans as former Windsurf (OTA update).

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Frequently asked questions

What is Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)?

Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) is an IDE (Fork) covered in the agents.dancingteeth 2026 catalog. Unified Agent Command Center with Kanban; Spaces for cross-agent context sharing; Devin Local (Rust rewrite of Cascade) reportedly ~30% more token-efficient; Agent Client Protocol for third-party agents.

Who is Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) best for?

A unified Agent Command Center (Kanban + Spaces) after the Windsurf→Devin Desktop rebrand, with Devin Local as the primary local agent.

When should I skip Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)?

You still depend on Cascade Memories/Workflows (migrate to skills) or want a mature free OSS IDE fork without Cognition’s stack.

What are the main trade-offs of Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)?

Pros: Unified Agent Command Center with Kanban; Spaces for cross-agent context sharing; Devin Local (Rust rewrite of Cascade) reportedly ~30% more token-efficient; Agent Client Protocol for third-party agents. Cons: Cascade is legacy but still selectable (disabled by default on Enterprise); Devin Local is the primary agent but lacks Cascade Memories and Workflows (migrate to skills); June 2026 rebrand from Windsurf.

Does Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) support AGENTS.md, SKILL.md, or MCP?

This card lists AGENTS.md as Full Support, SKILL.md as Supported, and rules/memory as Spaces shared context; .windsurfrules legacy; Agent Client Protocol for third-party agents.. Free options: Same plans as former Windsurf (OTA update)..

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