windsurf-rate-limits

# Windsurf Rate Limits & Credits ## Overview Windsurf uses a credit-based system for AI features. Each prompt to Cascade consumes credits, with different models costing different amounts. Understanding the credit system prevents mid-session interruptions and optimizes your AI budget. ## Prerequisites - Windsurf account (Free, Pro, or Teams) - Access to account dashboard at windsurf.com/account ## Instructions ### Step 1: Understand Credit Allocation by Plan | Plan | Monthly Credits | Unlimited Features | Price | |------|----------------|-------------------|-------| | Free | 25 | Supercomplete (SWE-1 Lite), Tab completions | $0 | | Pro | 500 | Supercomplete, Tab, Commands, Previews | $15/mo | | Teams | 500/user | All Pro features + admin controls | $30/user/mo | | Enterprise | Custom | All features + SSO, RBAC, audit | Custom | ### Step 2: Credit Cost per Model Different models consume different credit amounts per prompt: | Model | Credits/Prompt (approx) | Best For | |-------|------------------------|----------| | SWE-1 Lite | 0 (unlimited) | Quick questions, simple tasks | | SWE-1 | 1 | Standard coding tasks | | SWE-1.5 | 2 | Complex multi-file tasks | | Claude Sonnet | 2 | Nuanced reasoning, architecture | | GPT-4o | 2 | General purpose | | Gemini Pro | 2 | Large context windows | ### Step 3: Monitor Credit Usage **In-IDE:** Click the Windsurf widget (status bar) > shows remaining credits **Dashboard:** windsurf.com/account > Usage tab shows: - Credits consumed t...