What are the most useful Windsurf keyboard shortcuts?

The most essential Windsurf shortcuts are: Ctrl + L (Open Cascade chat), Ctrl + I (Inline AI edit), Ctrl + Shift + L (Cascade with selection). These cover the most frequent actions and can significantly speed up your workflow.

What is the Windsurf shortcut for open cascade chat?

The Windsurf shortcut for open cascade chat is Ctrl + L on Windows or Cmd + L on Mac. Open the Cascade AI chat panel.

What is the Windsurf shortcut for quick open file?

The Windsurf shortcut for quick open file is Ctrl + P on Windows or Cmd + P on Mac. Fuzzy search and open any file in the project.

What is the Windsurf shortcut for view memories?

The Windsurf shortcut for view memories is /memory on Windows or /memory on Mac. List saved Cascade memories for the project.

How do I use keyboard shortcuts in Windsurf?

To use keyboard shortcuts in Windsurf, simply press the key combination while the application is focused. Most shortcuts work immediately without any additional setup. On Mac, replace Ctrl with Cmd and Alt with Option for most shortcuts.

How many keyboard shortcuts does Windsurf have?

Windsurf has 29 keyboard shortcuts across 4 categories on shortcut-tools.com. These cover all major features and workflows.

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Cascade AI Core

Shortcut	Action	Description
`Ctrl` + `L`	Open Cascade chat	Open the Cascade AI chat panel.
`Ctrl` + `I`	Inline AI edit	Trigger inline code generation or modification.
`Ctrl` + `Shift` + `L`	Cascade with selection	Send selected code to Cascade with context.
`Tab`	Accept suggestion	Accept the current AI inline suggestion.
`Esc`	Reject suggestion	Dismiss the current AI suggestion.
`Alt` + `]`	Next suggestion	Cycle to the next AI suggestion.
`Alt` + `[`	Previous suggestion	Cycle to the previous AI suggestion.

Editor (VS Code Base)

Shortcut	Action	Description
`Ctrl` + `P`	Quick open file	Fuzzy search and open any file in the project.
`Ctrl` + `Shift` + `P`	Command palette	Open the command palette.
`Ctrl` + `	Toggle terminal	Open or close the integrated terminal.
`Ctrl` + /	Toggle comment	Comment or uncomment the selected lines.
`Ctrl` + `D`	Select next match	Add next occurrence of selected text to selection.
`Alt` + `Up` / `Down`	Move line	Move the current line up or down.
`Ctrl` + `Shift` + `K`	Delete line	Delete the entire current line.
`Ctrl` + `B`	Toggle sidebar	Show or hide the file explorer sidebar.
`F2`	Rename symbol	Rename a variable or function across the project.
`F12`	Go to definition	Jump to the definition of a symbol.
`Ctrl` + `Shift` + `F`	Search all files	Search text across the entire project.
`Ctrl` + `Z`	Undo	Undo the last change.
`Ctrl` + `Shift` + `Z`	Redo	Redo the last undone change.

Flows & Memories

Shortcut	Action	Description
/ `memory`	View memories	List saved Cascade memories for the project.
/ `remember <text>`	Save memory	Permanently save a fact or rule for future sessions.
`@filename`	Mention file	Reference a specific file in the Cascade prompt.
`@codebase`	Full codebase context	Give Cascade context of the entire codebase.
`Write mode`	Autonomous edits	Cascade makes file changes automatically.
`Chat mode`	Ask only	Cascade answers questions without editing files.

Prompt Tips

Shortcut	Action	Description
`Use @filename to focus`	File scoping	Direct Cascade to a specific file for precise edits.
`Be specific about scope`	Precision	Name the function or class you want changed.
`Ask for a plan first`	Plan before code	Request a written plan before implementation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most useful Windsurf shortcuts?

Windsurf has 7 essential shortcuts and commands. Visit the interactive shortcut finder at shortcut-tools.com to search and filter all Windsurf shortcuts by category.

How many Windsurf shortcuts are there?

Our collection includes 7 Windsurf keyboard shortcuts and commands organized by category. New shortcuts are added regularly.

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