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Windsurf Core Workflow A

by jeremylongshore in jeremylongshore/tons-of-skills-marketplace

Execute Devin Desktop's primary workflow: Cascade Code mode for multi-file agentic coding.

MITAuto-check passedDevelopment

Install Windsurf Core Workflow A

skills CLI
$ npx skills add jeremylongshore/tons-of-skills-marketplace --skill windsurf-core-workflow-a -a claude-code

Project install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.

GitHub CLI
$ gh skill install jeremylongshore/tons-of-skills-marketplace windsurf-core-workflow-a --agent claude-code

Project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).

Manual copy
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/jeremylongshore/tons-of-skills-marketplace.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/.curated/windsurf-core-workflow-a .claude/skills/windsurf-core-workflow-a && rm -rf skills-src

Use ~/.claude/skills/ instead of .claude/skills for a personal install. The folder must contain SKILL.md.

Claude Code skills documentation · loads skills from .claude/skills/

Facts

Skill name
windsurf-core-workflow-a
GitHub stars
2.8k
Token cost
~1.5k tokens
SKILL.md length
453 words
Files
2 (incl. references)
Skills in repo
3,342
Repo updated
First seen
Licence
MIT

At a glance

Execute Devin Desktop's primary workflow: Cascade Code mode for multi-file agentic coding.

  • Works in 6 steps: Create a Git Checkpoint → Open Cascade in Code Mode → Write an Effective Prompt → …
  • Building features
  • SKILL.md covers Overview, Prerequisites, Tool Use and Instructions, plus 5 more sections
  • Calls git

What it does

Windsurf Core Workflow A is an agent skill from jeremylongshore/tons-of-skills-marketplace. Execute Devin Desktop's primary workflow: Cascade Code mode for multi-file agentic coding. Use when building features, refactoring across files, or performing complex code tasks. Trigger with phrases like "windsurf cascade write", "windsurf agentic coding", "windsurf multi-file edit", "cascade code mode", "windsurf build feature".

Its SKILL.md is about 1.5k tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. The skill folder holds 2 other files, including reference files (for example `references/official-docs.md`). Compatibility notes: Designed for Claude Code

It sits in Development, covering Refactoring. The repository describes itself as: Model-agnostic agent-skills platform with a harness-free canonical layer, verified adapters, and the ccpi package manager. Explore at tonsofskills.com. The licence is MIT.

When your agent uses it

  • Building features
  • Refactoring across files
  • Performing complex code tasks
  • With phrases like windsurf cascade write

Example prompts

  • “windsurf cascade write”
  • “windsurf agentic coding”
  • “windsurf multi-file edit”
  • “/windsurf-core-workflow-a”

Requirements

  • Node.js
  • Compatibility (from SKILL.md): Designed for Claude Code
  • Pre-approved tools (allowed-tools): Read, Write, Edit, Bash(npm:*), Grep

Workflow steps

6 steps, taken from the step headings in SKILL.md.

  1. Create a Git Checkpoint
  2. Open Cascade in Code Mode
  3. Write an Effective Prompt
  4. Review Cascade's Plan and Execution
  5. Iterate on Errors
  6. Use @ Mentions for Precision

What it can do on your machine

Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit cfae287. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.

  • Tool permissions

    Pre-approves these tools, so the agent can use them without asking each time:

    • Read
    • Write
    • Edit
    • Bash(npm:*)
    • Grep

    From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.

  • Runs code

    Shell commands in SKILL.md call:

    • git

    From the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.

  • Network

    Links to these hosts (documentation or services it may open):

    • docs.devin.ai

    From URLs in SKILL.md, links to its own repository left out.

  • Credentials

    Names no API keys, tokens, secrets or passwords.

    From names ending in _API_KEY, _TOKEN, _SECRET, _KEY or _PASSWORD in SKILL.md.

  • Compatibility

    Designed for Claude Code

    From compatibility in the SKILL.md frontmatter.

Context cost

Windsurf Core Workflow A loads about 1.5k tokens when it runs, and up to ~1.7k if it reads all its reference files. Until then it costs about 89 tokens; SKILL.md has 453 words of instructions outside code blocks.

Always · name and description, kept in context so the agent knows when to use it
~89
When it runs · the whole SKILL.md, loaded when a task matches
~1.5k
With references · SKILL.md plus every file in references/, read only if the agent opens them
~1.7k

Estimates: characters ÷ 4, the usual rule of thumb; real counts depend on the model's tokenizer. Scripts and assets cost tokens only if the agent reads them.

Safety

Auto-check passed

The automated check found no risky patterns in SKILL.md.

Automated static check — not a guarantee. Review scripts before installing. It scans the text of SKILL.md for risky patterns (piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files, hidden Unicode, destructive commands); files beside SKILL.md are not scanned.

SKILL.md

The full file from jeremylongshore/tons-of-skills-marketplace at commit cfae287, republished under its MIT licence (© jeremylongshore). 453 words, ~1,518 tokens.

Download SKILL.mdSave it as .claude/skills/windsurf-core-workflow-a/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder). This skill also uses 1 other file; get the full folder from GitHub.
name
windsurf-core-workflow-a
description
Execute Devin Desktop's primary workflow: Cascade Code mode for multi-file agentic coding. Use when building features, refactoring across files, or performing complex code tasks. Trigger with phrases like "windsurf cascade write", "windsurf agentic coding", "windsurf multi-file edit", "cascade code mode", "windsurf build feature".
allowed-tools
Read, Write, Edit, Bash(npm:*), Grep
compatibility
Designed for Claude Code
argument-hint
[scope or requirements]
version
1.12.0
license
MIT
author
Jeremy Longshore <jeremy@intentsolutions.io>
tags
saas, windsurf, cascade, code-mode, agentic

Windsurf Core Workflow A — Cascade Code Mode

Overview

Devin Desktop is the current name for Windsurf. Cascade Code mode is its agentic editing workflow: it can create and modify files, call tools, run approved terminal commands, inspect diagnostics, and iterate on failures.

Prerequisites

  • Devin Desktop with Cascade enabled
  • .devin/rules/project.md configured (see windsurf-sdk-patterns)
  • Git initialized with clean working tree

Tool Use

  • Use Read to inspect only the repository files and configuration needed for the request.
  • Use Grep to locate relevant settings, rules, logs, or code without broad collection.
  • Use Write only for a new artifact the user requested; never write credentials or unreviewed production configuration.
  • Use Edit for bounded, reviewable changes and preserve unrelated user work.
  • Use only the command-scoped Bash entries declared in frontmatter, with non-destructive checks before mutations.

Instructions

Step 1: Create a Git Checkpoint

Always commit or stash before a Cascade session. Cascade writes directly to your files.

bash
git add -A && git commit -m "checkpoint: before cascade session"
# Or for uncommitted work:
git stash push -m "pre-cascade stash"
Step 2: Open Cascade in Code Mode

Open the Cascade panel and select Code rather than Chat. Keyboard shortcuts can vary by imported profile, so use the visible command or confirm the current binding before documenting it.

  • Create and modify files
  • Run terminal commands (with Turbo or per-command approval)
  • Install dependencies
  • Read terminal output for debugging
  • Open browser previews
Step 3: Write an Effective Prompt

Structure your prompt with scope, specifics, and constraints:

"In src/services/, create a NotificationService that:
1. Sends email via Resend API (already in package.json)
2. Sends Slack messages via webhook URL from env
3. Uses the Result<T,E> pattern from src/types/result.ts
4. Includes retry logic with exponential backoff (max 3 retries)
5. Add unit tests in tests/services/notification.test.ts
Don't modify any existing files except to add exports."
Step 4: Review Cascade's Plan and Execution

Cascade shows its reasoning and plan before executing:

Cascade output flow:
1. "I'll create the notification service with email and Slack support..."
2. Creates src/services/notification.ts (shows diff)
3. Creates tests/services/notification.test.ts (shows diff)
4. Runs: npm install resend (if needed)
5. Runs: npx vitest run tests/services/notification.test.ts
6. Reports results

Review each file diff in the Cascade output. Then:

  • Revert individual steps by hovering over a step and clicking the revert arrow
  • Revert all to return to the state before the Cascade session
  • Create named checkpoints for complex multi-step sessions
Show full SKILL.md (175 more words)Show less
Step 5: Iterate on Errors

If tests fail, Cascade retains context about what it just did:

"The test for sendSlack is failing with 'fetch is not defined'.
Fix it by using the node:test built-in fetch mock."

Cascade reads the error, understands its own recent changes, and applies targeted fixes.

Step 6: Use @ Mentions for Precision
@src/types/result.ts — force Cascade to read this file for the Result pattern
@src/services/       — reference the entire services directory for consistency
@web resend API docs  — search the web for current Resend documentation

Output

  • Multi-file code changes applied by Cascade
  • Terminal commands executed (installs, tests, builds)
  • Test results confirming implementation correctness
  • Reviewable diffs for every file change

Error Handling

IssueCauseSolution
Cascade modifies wrong filesVague promptSpecify exact file paths and constraints
Changes break existing testsNo constraint on existing codeAdd "don't modify existing files" to prompt
Cascade loops on errorInsufficient contextPaste the full error message, reference relevant files
Code mode is unavailableAccount, policy, or quota restrictionCheck the visible account and organization state
Cascade ignores .devin/rules/project.mdWrong path, trigger, or file over 12,000 charactersValidate frontmatter and split the workspace rule

Examples

Full-Stack Feature
"Add a user profile page:
1. Create app/profile/page.tsx as a Server Component
2. Create app/profile/edit/page.tsx as a Client Component with form
3. Add GET /api/profile and PUT /api/profile route handlers
4. Use the existing UserSchema from lib/types/user.ts for validation
5. Style with Tailwind matching the existing design system
6. Add tests for both API routes"
Refactoring Task
"Extract the authentication logic from src/middleware/auth.ts into:
- src/services/auth.ts (JWT validation, token refresh)
- src/services/session.ts (session management)
Update all imports across the codebase. Run tests after."

Resources

Continue with windsurf-core-workflow-b to convert repeated session guidance into the appropriate Rules, Skills, Workflows, or Memories layer.

© jeremylongshore, MIT. Rendered from Markdown: HTML in the file is shown as text, images as links, and headings moved down two levels. Raw file

Files

SKILL.md and 1 other file (references) in skills/.curated/windsurf-core-workflow-a of jeremylongshore/tons-of-skills-marketplace.

  • SKILL.md
  • references/official-docs.md

Open the folder on GitHubat commit cfae287

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Questions about Windsurf Core Workflow A

What does Windsurf Core Workflow A do?

Execute Devin Desktop's primary workflow: Cascade Code mode for multi-file agentic coding. Windsurf Core Workflow A is an agent skill from jeremylongshore/tons-of-skills-marketplace. Execute Devin Desktop's primary workflow: Cascade Code mode for multi-file agentic coding.

When should I use Windsurf Core Workflow A?

Windsurf Core Workflow A fits situations like: building features; refactoring across files; performing complex code tasks; with phrases like windsurf cascade write.

How do I install Windsurf Core Workflow A in Claude Code?

Run `npx skills add jeremylongshore/tons-of-skills-marketplace --skill windsurf-core-workflow-a -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/.curated/windsurf-core-workflow-a in jeremylongshore/tons-of-skills-marketplace) into .claude/skills/windsurf-core-workflow-a in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.

How do I install Windsurf Core Workflow A in Codex?

Run `npx skills add jeremylongshore/tons-of-skills-marketplace --skill windsurf-core-workflow-a -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/.curated/windsurf-core-workflow-a in jeremylongshore/tons-of-skills-marketplace) into .agents/skills/windsurf-core-workflow-a in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.

Can I use Windsurf Core Workflow A in Cursor, Gemini CLI or GitHub Copilot?

Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and OpenCode also load SKILL.md folders. With the skills CLI, run `npx skills add jeremylongshore/tons-of-skills-marketplace --skill windsurf-core-workflow-a -a cursor` (or -a -a, -a or -a for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/windsurf-core-workflow-a, .gemini/skills/windsurf-core-workflow-a, .github/skills/windsurf-core-workflow-a and .opencode/skills/windsurf-core-workflow-a in your project.

What does Windsurf Core Workflow A need to run?

Going by SKILL.md and its folder, Windsurf Core Workflow A needs the command-line tools its instructions call (git). Our summary lists: Node.js. Its frontmatter pre-approves these tools: Read, Write, Edit, Bash(npm:*), Grep. Compatibility (from SKILL.md): Designed for Claude Code.

Does Windsurf Core Workflow A access the network?

SKILL.md names 1 domain. As links in the text: docs.devin.ai. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.

Is Windsurf Core Workflow A safe to install?

Our automated static check of SKILL.md found no risky patterns, such as piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files or hidden Unicode. It is not a guarantee. Review the folder before installing.

What licence does Windsurf Core Workflow A use?

Windsurf Core Workflow A is published under the MIT licence (declared in SKILL.md). It allows redistribution, so the full SKILL.md is shown on this page.

How many tokens does Windsurf Core Workflow A use?

About 1.5k tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 6.1k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full. Its references folder adds about 181 tokens, read only when the agent opens those files.

What are the alternatives to Windsurf Core Workflow A?

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Who maintains Windsurf Core Workflow A?

jeremylongshore (a GitHub user) maintains it in jeremylongshore/tons-of-skills-marketplace, which has 2,827 GitHub stars. The repository holds 3,342 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on October 10, 2026.

Source: jeremylongshore/tons-of-skills-marketplace on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.