# Helixdevelopment Helixagent Windsurf Common Errors

> Windsurf Common Errors

- Skill: `tomevault-io/helixdevelopment-helixagent-windsurf-common-errors` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/helixdevelopment-helixagent-windsurf-common-errors`
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- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: tomevault-io (https://skillmd.com/u/tomevault-io)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tomevault-io/helixdevelopment-helixagent-windsurf-common-errors

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# Windsurf Common Errors

## Overview
Quick reference for the top 10 most common Windsurf errors and their solutions.

## Prerequisites
- Windsurf SDK installed
- API credentials configured
- Access to error logs

## Instructions

### Step 1: Identify the Error
Check error message and code in your logs or console.

### Step 2: Find Matching Error Below
Match your error to one of the documented cases.

### Step 3: Apply Solution
Follow the solution steps for your specific error.

## Output
- Identified error cause
- Applied fix
- Verified resolution

## Error Handling

### Authentication Failed
**Error Message:**
```
Authentication error: Invalid API key
```

**Cause:** API key is missing, expired, or invalid.

**Solution:**
```bash
# Verify API key is set
echo $WINDSURF_API_KEY
```

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### Rate Limit Exceeded
**Error Message:**
```
Rate limit exceeded. Please retry after X seconds.
```

**Cause:** Too many requests in a short period.

**Solution:**
Implement exponential backoff. See `windsurf-rate-limits` skill.

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### Network Timeout
**Error Message:**
```
Request timeout after 30000ms
```

**Cause:** Network connectivity or server latency issues.

**Solution:**
```typescript
// Increase timeout
const client = new Client({ timeout: 60000 });
```

## Examples

### Quick Diagnostic Commands
```bash
# Check Windsurf status
curl -s https://status.windsurf.com

# Verify API connectivity
curl -I https://api.windsurf.com

# Check local configuration
env | grep WINDSURF
```

### Escalation Path
1. Collect evidence with `windsurf-debug-bundle`
2. Check Windsurf status page
3. Contact support with request ID

## Resources
- [Windsurf Status Page](https://status.windsurf.com)
- [Windsurf Support](https://docs.windsurf.com/support)
- [Windsurf Error Codes](https://docs.windsurf.com/errors)

## Next Steps
For comprehensive debugging, see `windsurf-debug-bundle`.

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> Source: [HelixDevelopment/HelixAgent](https://github.com/HelixDevelopment/HelixAgent) — distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io).
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