SMRTR ProgrammingMay 19, 2025Daily.dev

Windsurf Launches SWE-1 Family of Models for Software Engineering

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Windsurf has released three AI models for software engineering: SWE-1, SWE-1-lite, and SWE-1-mini. These models support various development tasks beyond code generation, with SWE-1 focusing on tool-call reasoning and performing similarly to Claude 3.5 Sonnet at a lower cost. The models feature "flow awareness" for handling complex engineering tasks. Initial tests show promising results, with developers appreciating SWE-1's comprehensive approach. OpenAI's acquisition of Windsurf may bolster its position in AI-powered development tools.

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