This skill enables rapid workspace setup for Windsurf projects. It covers creating .windsurfrules for AI behavior, configuring editor settings, establishing team conventions, and setting up multi-root workspaces. Proper workspace setup ensures consistent AI assistance across all team members and projects.
Prerequisites
Windsurf IDE installed
Project repository cloned
Understanding of project architecture
Team conventions documented
Admin access for team-wide settings (optional)
Instructions
Create .windsurfrules
Configure Editor Settings
Set Up Extensions
Configure Cross-Editor Consistency
Establish Team Standards
See {baseDir}/references/implementation.md for detailed implementation guide.
Output
Configured .windsurfrules file
Editor settings.json
Extension recommendations
Cross-editor configuration files
Workspace configuration for monorepos
Error Handling
See {baseDir}/references/errors.md for comprehensive error handling.
Examples
See {baseDir}/references/examples.md for detailed examples.
Run npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/helixdevelopment-helixagent-windsurf-workspace-setup in your terminal (requires Node.js), paste this page's agent-chat prompt into Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-connected agent, or download the SKILL.md file and copy it into your agent's skills directory.
Windsurf Workspace Setup It is listed under Coding & Dev Tools on SkillMD.
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