Vibe-coding startup Windsurf launches in-house AI models

Windsurf, a leader in AI-powered coding tools like vibe-coding, has expanded its AI capabilities by launching three new models—SWE-1, SWE-1-lite, and SWE-1-mini—to handle the entire software engineering process. These models aim to outperform top AI systems while being more cost-effective than traditional solutions like Claude 3.5 Sonnet. Available in lighter versions for free or premium use, with a paid option for SWE-1, Windsurf is positioning itself as a differentiated player beyond just software app development.