docs: add new cursor and windsurf docs (#17092)

EdwardAngert · matifali · EdwardAngert · commit 0bfaae8abb15 · 2025-04-01T21:04:23.000Z
closes #16919 - [x] cursor doc - [x] windsurf doc from #16919 (comment): - add to access-workspace - link to module(s) - how to windsurf with ssh - temp: install vsix manually (Windsurf) - from <https://github.com/coder/vscode-coder> - log in first - search extensions for Coder - ask your admin to add a module: https://registry.coder.com/modules/cursor --------- Co-authored-by: EdwardAngert <17991901+EdwardAngert@users.noreply.github.com> Co-authored-by: M Atif Ali <atif@coder.com>
diff --git a/docs/images/user-guides/ides/windsurf-coder-extension.png b/docs/images/user-guides/ides/windsurf-coder-extension.png
diff --git a/docs/manifest.json b/docs/manifest.json
@@ -166,6 +166,16 @@
 							"title": "Zed",
 							"description": "Access your workspace with Zed",
 							"path": "./user-guides/workspace-access/zed.md"
+						},
+						{
+							"title": "Cursor",
+							"description": "Access your workspace with Cursor",
+							"path": "./user-guides/workspace-access/cursor.md"
+						},
+						{
+							"title": "Windsurf",
+							"description": "Access your workspace with Windsurf",
+							"path": "./user-guides/workspace-access/windsurf.md"
 						}
 					]
 				},
diff --git a/docs/user-guides/workspace-access/cursor.md b/docs/user-guides/workspace-access/cursor.md
@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+# Cursor
+
+[Cursor](https://cursor.sh/) is a modern IDE built on top of VS Code with enhanced AI capabilities.
+
+Follow this guide to use Cursor to access your Coder workspaces.
+
+If your team uses Cursor regularly, ask your Coder administrator to add a [Cursor module](https://registry.coder.com/modules/cursor) to your template.
+
+## Install Cursor
+
+Cursor can connect to a Coder workspace using the Coder extension:
+
+1. [Install Cursor](https://docs.cursor.com/get-started/installation) on your local machine.
+
+1. Open Cursor and log in or [create a Cursor account](https://authenticator.cursor.sh/sign-up)
+   if you don't have one already.
+
+## Install the Coder extension
+
+1. You can install the Coder extension through the Marketplace built in to Cursor or manually.
+
+   <div class="tabs">
+
+   ## Extension Marketplace
+
+   1. Search for Coder from the Extensions Pane and select **Install**.
+
+   1. Coder Remote uses the **Remote - SSH extension** to connect.
+
+      You can find it in the **Extension Pack** tab of the Coder extension.
+
+   ## Manually
+
+   1. Download the [latest vscode-coder extension](https://github.com/coder/vscode-coder/releases/latest) `.vsix` file.
+
+   1. Drag the `.vsix` file into the extensions pane of Cursor.
+
+      Alternatively:
+
+      1. Open the Command Palette
+   (<kdb>Ctrl</kdb>+<kdb>Shift</kdb>+<kdb>P</kdb> or <kdb>Cmd</kdb>+<kdb>Shift</kdb>+<kdb>P</kdb>)
+   and search for `vsix`.
+
+      1. Select **Extensions: Install from VSIX** and select the vscode-coder extension you downloaded.
+
+   </div>
+
+1. Coder Remote uses the **Remote - SSH extension** to connect.
+
+   You can find it in the **Extension Pack** tab of the Coder extension.
+
+## Open a workspace in Cursor
+
+1. From the Cursor Command Palette
+(<kdb>Ctrl</kdb>+<kdb>Shift</kdb>+<kdb>P</kdb> or <kdb>Cmd</kdb>+<kdb>Shift</kdb>+<kdb>P</kdb>),
+enter `coder` and select **Coder: Login**.
+
+1. Follow the prompts to login and copy your session token.
+
+   Paste the session token in the **Paste your API key** box in Cursor.
+
+1. Select **Open Workspace** or use the Command Palette to run **Coder: Open Workspace**.
diff --git a/docs/user-guides/workspace-access/index.md b/docs/user-guides/workspace-access/index.md
@@ -80,6 +80,18 @@ desktop client and VSCode in the browser with [code-server](#code-server).
 
 Read more details on [using VSCode in your workspace](./vscode.md).
 
+## Cursor
+
+[Cursor](https://cursor.sh/) is an IDE built on VS Code with enhanced AI capabilities.
+Cursor connects using the Coder extension.
+
+Read more about [using Cursor with your workspace](./cursor.md).
+
+## Windsurf
+
+[Windsurf](./windsurf.md) is Codeium's code editor designed for AI-assisted development.
+Windsurf connects using the Coder extension.
+
 ## JetBrains IDEs
 
 We support JetBrains IDEs using
diff --git a/docs/user-guides/workspace-access/windsurf.md b/docs/user-guides/workspace-access/windsurf.md
@@ -0,0 +1,61 @@
+# Windsurf
+
+[Windsurf](https://codeium.com/windsurf) is Codeium's code editor designed for AI-assisted
+development.
+
+Follow this guide to use Windsurf to access your Coder workspaces.
+
+If your team uses Windsurf regularly, ask your Coder administrator to add Windsurf as a workspace application in your template.
+
+## Install Windsurf
+
+Windsurf can connect to your Coder workspaces via SSH:
+
+1. [Install Windsurf](https://docs.codeium.com/windsurf/getting-started) on your local machine.
+
+1. Open Windsurf and select **Get started**.
+
+   Import your settings from another IDE, or select **Start fresh**.
+
+1. Complete the setup flow and log in or [create a Codeium account](https://codeium.com/windsurf/signup)
+   if you don't have one already.
+
+## Install the Coder extension
+
+![Coder extension in Windsurf](../../images/user-guides/ides/windsurf-coder-extension.png)
+
+1. You can install the Coder extension through the Marketplace built in to Windsurf or manually.
+
+   <div class="tabs">
+
+   ## Extension Marketplace
+
+   1. Search for Coder from the Extensions Pane and select **Install**.
+
+   ## Manually
+
+   1. Download the [latest vscode-coder extension](https://github.com/coder/vscode-coder/releases/latest) `.vsix` file.
+
+   1. Drag the `.vsix` file into the extensions pane of Windsurf.
+
+      Alternatively:
+
+      1. Open the Command Palette
+   (<kdb>Ctrl</kdb>+<kdb>Shift</kdb>+<kdb>P</kdb> or <kdb>Cmd</kdb>+<kdb>Shift</kdb>+<kdb>P</kdb>)
+   and search for `vsix`.
+
+      1. Select **Extensions: Install from VSIX** and select the vscode-coder extension you downloaded.
+
+   </div>
+
+## Open a workspace in Windsurf
+
+1. From the Windsurf Command Palette
+(<kdb>Ctrl</kdb>+<kdb>Shift</kdb>+<kdb>P</kdb> or <kdb>Cmd</kdb>+<kdb>Shift</kdb>+<kdb>P</kdb>),
+enter `coder` and select **Coder: Login**.
+
+1. Follow the prompts to login and copy your session token.
+
+   Paste the session token in the **Coder API Key** dialogue in Windsurf.
+
+1. Windsurf prompts you to open a workspace, or you can use the Command Palette to run **Coder: Open Workspace**.
