What is Windsurf Wave 9 ?
Introducing our new family of models: SWE-1, SWE-1-lite, and SWE-1-mini. Based on internal evals, it has performance nearing that of frontier models from the foundation labs.
Problem
Users rely on general-purpose AI models for software engineering tasks, which lack specialization for complex engineering workflows and optimized performance for code-related tasks.
Solution
A suite of AI models (SWE-1, SWE-1-lite, SWE-1-mini) built specifically for engineering tasks, enabling efficient code generation, debugging, and workflow automation beyond generic code assistance.
Customers
Software engineers, developers, and engineering teams seeking AI tools tailored for complex technical challenges.
Unique Features
Specialized models optimized for end-to-end software engineering workflows, not just code snippets, with performance nearing top-tier foundation models.
User Comments
Performance close to leading AI models
Efficient for engineering-specific tasks
Reduces time on debugging
Enhances workflow automation
Lightweight options (lite/mini) available
Traction
Launched on ProductHunt with 500+ upvotes and 50+ comments, positioned as a specialized alternative to general AI coding tools.
Market Size
The global AI in software engineering market is projected to reach $1.5 billion by 2023, growing at 25% CAGR (MarketsandMarkets).
