Agent skill

Windsurf Upgrade Migration

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

Upgrade Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) IDE, migrate settings from VS Code or Cursor, and handle breaking changes.

MITAuto-check passedDevelopment

Install Windsurf Upgrade Migration

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

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

GitHub CLI
$ gh skill install jeremylongshore/tons-of-skills-marketplace windsurf-upgrade-migration --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-upgrade-migration .claude/skills/windsurf-upgrade-migration && 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-upgrade-migration
GitHub stars
2.8k
Token cost
~1.8k tokens
SKILL.md length
318 words
Files
2 (incl. references)
Skills in repo
3,342
Repo updated
First seen
Licence
MIT

At a glance

Upgrade Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) IDE, migrate settings from VS Code or Cursor, and handle breaking changes.

  • Works in 5 steps: Check Current Windsurf Version → Migrate from VS Code → Migrate from Cursor → …
  • Upgrading Windsurf versions
  • SKILL.md covers Current State, Overview, Prerequisites and Tool Use, plus 6 more sections
  • Reaches windsurf.com

What it does

Windsurf Upgrade Migration is an agent skill from jeremylongshore/tons-of-skills-marketplace. Upgrade Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) IDE, migrate settings from VS Code or Cursor, and handle breaking changes. Use when upgrading Windsurf versions, migrating from another editor, or handling configuration changes after updates. Trigger with phrases like "upgrade windsurf", "windsurf update", "migrate to windsurf", "windsurf from cursor", "windsurf from vscode".

Its SKILL.md is about 1.8k 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. It works with Visual Studio Code. 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

  • Upgrading Windsurf versions
  • Migrating from another editor
  • Handling configuration changes after updates
  • With phrases like upgrade windsurf

Example prompts

  • “upgrade windsurf”
  • “windsurf update”
  • “migrate to windsurf”
  • “/windsurf-upgrade-migration”

Requirements

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

Workflow steps

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

  1. Check Current Windsurf Version
  2. Migrate from VS Code
  3. Migrate from Cursor
  4. Add Windsurf-Specific Configuration
  5. Post-Upgrade Validation

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:*)
    • Bash(git:*)

    From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.

  • Runs code

    No scripts in the folder and no shell commands in SKILL.md (its code samples are bash, yaml and markdown).

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

  • Network

    Hosts in commands or code, which the agent is likely to contact:

    • windsurf.com

    Also links to:

    • 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 Upgrade Migration loads about 1.8k tokens when it runs, and up to ~1.9k if it reads all its reference files. Until then it costs about 99 tokens; SKILL.md has 318 words of instructions outside code blocks.

Always · name and description, kept in context so the agent knows when to use it
~99
When it runs · the whole SKILL.md, loaded when a task matches
~1.8k
With references · SKILL.md plus every file in references/, read only if the agent opens them
~1.9k

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). 318 words, ~1,791 tokens.

Download SKILL.mdSave it as .claude/skills/windsurf-upgrade-migration/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder). This skill also uses 1 other file; get the full folder from GitHub.
name
windsurf-upgrade-migration
description
Upgrade Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) IDE, migrate settings from VS Code or Cursor, and handle breaking changes. Use when upgrading Windsurf versions, migrating from another editor, or handling configuration changes after updates. Trigger with phrases like "upgrade windsurf", "windsurf update", "migrate to windsurf", "windsurf from cursor", "windsurf from vscode".
allowed-tools
Read, Write, Edit, Bash(npm:*), Bash(git:*)
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, migration, upgrade, vscode

Windsurf Upgrade & Migration

Current State

Collect the installed editor versions during Step 1; do not execute shell substitutions while loading this skill.

Overview

Guide for upgrading Windsurf to new versions and migrating from VS Code or Cursor. Covers settings transfer, extension compatibility, and Windsurf-specific configuration that doesn't exist in other editors.

Prerequisites

  • Current editor installation accessible
  • Git for version controlling config files
  • Backup of existing settings

Tool Use

  • Use Read to inspect only the repository files and configuration needed for the request.
  • 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: Check Current Windsurf Version
bash
# Current version
windsurf --version

# Check for updates
# Windsurf auto-updates by default
# Manual: Help > Check for Updates (or download from windsurf.com)
Step 2: Migrate from VS Code

Windsurf is VS Code-based and supports most VS Code settings and extensions:

bash
set -euo pipefail
# Windsurf imports VS Code settings on first launch
# For manual migration:

# 1. Export VS Code extensions list
code --list-extensions > vscode-extensions.txt

# 2. Install in Windsurf
cat vscode-extensions.txt | xargs -L1 windsurf --install-extension

# 3. Copy settings
# macOS:
cp ~/Library/Application\ Support/Code/User/settings.json \
   ~/Library/Application\ Support/Windsurf/User/settings.json

# Linux:
cp ~/.config/Code/User/settings.json \
   ~/.config/Windsurf/User/settings.json

Key difference: Remove or disable GitHub Copilot -- it conflicts with Windsurf's Supercomplete.

Step 3: Migrate from Cursor

Cursor and Windsurf both extend VS Code but have different AI config files:

yaml
# Mapping Cursor concepts to Windsurf:
cursor_to_windsurf:
  .cursorrules:       .devin/rules/project.md     # AI context rules
  .cursorignore:      .codeiumignore     # AI indexing exclusions
  .cursor/rules/:     .devin/rules/   # Workspace rules
  cursor_settings:    windsurf_settings  # IDE preferences
  Composer:           Cascade            # Agentic AI assistant
  Tab:                Supercomplete      # Inline completions
  Cmd+K:              Cmd+I              # Inline editing
  Cmd+L:              Cmd+L              # AI chat (same!)

Migration script:

bash
#!/bin/bash
set -euo pipefail
echo "Migrating Cursor config to Windsurf..."

# Convert .cursorrules to the preferred Devin Desktop workspace Rule location
mkdir -p .devin/rules
[ -f .cursorrules ] && cp .cursorrules .devin/rules/project.md && echo "Copied .cursorrules → .devin/rules/project.md"

# Convert .cursorignore to .codeiumignore
[ -f .cursorignore ] && cp .cursorignore .codeiumignore && echo "Copied .cursorignore → .codeiumignore"

# Migrate workspace rules
if [ -d .cursor/rules ]; then
  mkdir -p .devin/rules
  cp .cursor/rules/*.md .devin/rules/ 2>/dev/null
  echo "Copied workspace rules to .devin/rules/"
  echo "NOTE: Check frontmatter -- Windsurf uses 'trigger:' field, Cursor uses different format"
fi

echo "Migration complete. Review .devin/rules/project.md for Cursor-specific references."
Step 4: Add Windsurf-Specific Configuration

After migration, add Windsurf-exclusive features:

markdown
<!-- New Windsurf features not in VS Code or Cursor -->

1. Cascade Workflows (.windsurf/workflows/*.md)
   - Reusable multi-step automation via slash commands
   - No equivalent in VS Code or Cursor

2. Cascade Memories
   - Persistent facts across sessions
   - Partial equivalent: Cursor notepad

3. Turbo Mode
   - Auto-execute terminal commands
   - Cursor has "auto-run" but different config

4. Browser Previews
   - In-IDE preview with element selection
   - Send UI elements to Cascade for editing

5. Workspace Rules with Trigger Modes
   - glob, always_on, manual, model_decision
   - More granular than Cursor's rule system
Step 5: Post-Upgrade Validation
bash
set -euo pipefail
echo "=== Windsurf Post-Upgrade Check ==="
echo "Version: $(windsurf --version)"
echo "Extensions: $(windsurf --list-extensions | wc -l) installed"
echo "Rules: $([ -f .devin/rules/project.md ] && wc -c < .devin/rules/project.md || echo 'none') bytes"
echo "Ignore: $([ -f .codeiumignore ] && wc -l < .codeiumignore || echo 'none') patterns"

# Test AI features
echo ""
echo "Manual checks:"
echo "1. Open a code file -- Supercomplete should show ghost text"
echo "2. Press Cmd/Ctrl+L -- Cascade should open and respond"
echo "3. Press Cmd/Ctrl+I -- Command mode should activate"

Output

Return a migration record with source and target versions, backed-up settings, extension compatibility, renamed or deprecated behavior, smoke-test evidence, user impact, and rollback steps. Preserve the pre-upgrade profile until verification completes.

Error Handling

IssueCauseSolution
Extensions not loadingIncompatible with WindsurfCheck Windsurf marketplace for alternative
Settings not appliedWrong config directoryVerify OS-specific settings path
.cursorrules not workingWrong filenameRename to .devin/rules/project.md
Keyboard shortcuts differentWindsurf overrides some defaultsCheck Keyboard Shortcuts editor
Copilot still activeNot disabledExtensions > search "copilot" > Disable

Examples

Backup Before Upgrade
bash
# Backup current Windsurf config
tar -czf windsurf-config-backup-$(date +%Y%m%d).tar.gz \
  ~/.config/Windsurf/User/ \
  ~/.codeium/ \
  .devin/rules/project.md \
  .codeiumignore \
  .windsurf/ 2>/dev/null
Check Windsurf Changelog
Visit: https://windsurf.com/changelog
Look for: breaking changes, deprecated settings, new features

Resources

Continue with windsurf-ci-integration to enforce migrated Rules, ignore patterns, secret controls, and review requirements on every change.

© 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-upgrade-migration 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 Upgrade Migration

What does Windsurf Upgrade Migration do?

Upgrade Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) IDE, migrate settings from VS Code or Cursor, and handle breaking changes. Windsurf Upgrade Migration is an agent skill from jeremylongshore/tons-of-skills-marketplace. Upgrade Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) IDE, migrate settings from VS Code or Cursor, and handle breaking changes.

When should I use Windsurf Upgrade Migration?

Windsurf Upgrade Migration fits situations like: upgrading Windsurf versions; migrating from another editor; handling configuration changes after updates; with phrases like upgrade windsurf.

How do I install Windsurf Upgrade Migration in Claude Code?

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

How do I install Windsurf Upgrade Migration in Codex?

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

Can I use Windsurf Upgrade Migration 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-upgrade-migration -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/windsurf-upgrade-migration, .gemini/skills/windsurf-upgrade-migration, .github/skills/windsurf-upgrade-migration and .opencode/skills/windsurf-upgrade-migration in your project.

What does Windsurf Upgrade Migration need to run?

SKILL.md names no scripts, command-line tools or credentials: Windsurf Upgrade Migration is instructions for the agent only. Its frontmatter pre-approves these tools: Read, Write, Edit, Bash(npm:*), Bash(git:*). Compatibility (from SKILL.md): Designed for Claude Code.

Does Windsurf Upgrade Migration access the network?

SKILL.md names 2 domains. In commands or code: windsurf.com; the agent is likely to contact it when it follows the instructions. As links in the text: docs.devin.ai. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.

Is Windsurf Upgrade Migration 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 Upgrade Migration use?

Windsurf Upgrade Migration 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 Upgrade Migration use?

About 1.8k tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 7.2k 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 92 tokens, read only when the agent opens those files.

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Who maintains Windsurf Upgrade Migration?

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.