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Devin Desktop

Devin Desktop is Windsurf’s desktop product for managing local and cloud agents from one workspace. It supports Mac, Windows, and Linux, with additional access through a JetBrains plugin and a local CLI.

Devin Desktop

Overview

Devin Desktop is Windsurf’s desktop product for managing local and cloud agents from one workspace. The product is described as a command center that lets users plan, delegate, review, and ship agent work without leaving the editor.

The site presents it as a way to coordinate multiple agents, preserve context between tasks, and keep development work close to the local machine when teams want a faster, more hands-on environment. It is available on Mac, Windows, and Linux, with additional access through a JetBrains plugin and a local CLI.

Features

Single surface for agent management

Manage local and cloud agents from one surface, with the product positioned as a command center for dispatching and monitoring agent work.

Editor-centered workflow

Plan, delegate, review, and ship without leaving the editor, keeping the workflow centered in the desktop app.

Multi-agent support

Support for multi-agent coordination is called out in the home page copy, with context shared across agents in one place.

Cross-platform access

The download page lists downloadable apps for Mac, Windows, and Linux, plus a JetBrains plugin and a local CLI.

Plan-based access and team administration

The pricing page states that Devin Desktop is included across plans, with team and enterprise options for shared billing, admin controls, and support.

Use Cases

  • Managing multiple agents

    Coordinate several agents across related work while keeping their context in one place, which is useful when tasks need to be reviewed together or handed off between steps.

  • Working on a local machine

    Run agent-assisted development from the desktop app when you want the flexibility of local machine permissions and a more hands-on environment.

  • Team coordination and administration

    Use the product in a team setting where centralized billing, shared collaboration, and admin controls are important.

  • Cross-platform development workflows

    Download the app on Mac, Windows, or Linux, or use the JetBrains plugin or CLI when your workflow depends on those environments.

  • Evaluating usage tiers

    Start with a free plan for light agent usage, or move to paid plans when you need broader model access, cloud agents, or higher quotas.

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Lets users manage local and cloud agents from one surface.
  • Keeps planning, delegation, review, and shipping in the editor workflow.
  • Supports multi-agent coordination with shared context.
  • Offers desktop downloads for Mac, Windows, and Linux.
  • Has team and enterprise plans with centralized billing, admin controls, and support options.

Cons

  • The source does not provide detailed integration coverage beyond JetBrains, CLI, and the major desktop platforms.
  • Some capabilities are described at a high level, so setup details and workflow depth are not fully documented on the provided pages.

FAQ

What is Devin Desktop?

Devin Desktop is the new name for Windsurf. The download page says the IDE experience remains accessible while the product adds an Agent Command Center for Spaces, Kanban view, and multi-agent management.

How do I upgrade from Windsurf?

Yes. The download page says your plan, pricing, extensions, settings, and in-progress work carry over automatically during the over-the-air update from Windsurf.

Does my plan or pricing change when I update?

No. The download page says your current plan and pricing stay exactly the same, including legacy Windsurf Enterprise plans.

Is JetBrains support still available?

Windsurf for JetBrains is still available for IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm, WebStorm, and more, according to the download page.

How does usage work on paid plans?

Paid plans refresh usage allowances automatically on a daily and weekly basis. If you go beyond the included usage on a paid plan, you can buy extra usage at API pricing.

Quick Facts

Category
Developer Tool
Product
Devin Desktop
Source domain
windsurf.com
Platforms
Mac, Windows, Linux
Access options
Desktop app, JetBrains plugin, CLI
Pricing
Free and paid plans available

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