windsurf-cost-tuning
Installation
SKILL.md
Windsurf Cost Tuning
Overview
Optimize Windsurf AI IDE licensing costs by right-sizing seat allocation, matching plan tiers to actual usage, and monitoring credit consumption. Windsurf charges per seat with different tiers offering different AI capabilities.
Prerequisites
- Windsurf Admin dashboard access (Teams or Enterprise)
- Team usage data (at least 30 days)
- Understanding of team roles and AI usage patterns
Instructions
Step 1: Understand the Pricing Model
| Plan | Price | Credits/mo | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 25 | SWE-1 Lite unlimited, basic Supercomplete |
| Pro | $15/mo | 500 | All models, Cascade Write, Previews, 5 deploys/day |
| Teams | $30/user/mo | 500/user | Admin controls, shared billing, analytics |
| Enterprise | Custom ($60+/user) | Custom | SSO, RBAC, audit, self-hosted option |