Windsurf v1.12.31

Summary

GPT-5.1 and GPT-5.1-Codex — GPT-5.1 and GPT-5.1-Codex are now available in Windsurf. GPT-5.1 will become the default model in Windsurf for one week, and paid users get free access during this period.

Release Notes

GPT-5.1 and GPT-5.1-Codex GPT-5.1 and GPT-5.1-Codex are now available in Windsurf. GPT-5.1 will become the default model in Windsurf for one week, and paid users get free access during this period. GPT-5.1 and GPT-5.1-Codex deliver a solid upgrade from GPT-5 for agentic coding workflows. They're noticeably better at understanding what you're asking for and working with you to get it done. The new variable thinking feature dynamically adjusts reasoning depth—providing quick responses for simple tasks and more thoughtful analysis when complexity demands it. Patch Fixes and Improvements MCP Improvements - Loading state indicators: Show loading state per installed MCP to improve visibility during initialization. - Refresh only edited MCPs: When mcp_config.json is modified, only the affected MCP server instance is initialized/refreshed; no other instances are refreshed. - Increased initialization timeout: MCP initialization timeout increased to 60s. - Refresh button for error states: Show refresh button for MCPs in error state to allow manual recovery. Cascade Hooks - Cascade Hooks feature: New Cascade Hooks feature available to all tiers. - Documentation: See Cascade Hooks docs for available hooks and usage examples. SWE 1.5 Image Support - Image understanding: SWE 1.5 now supports image understanding, enabling visual content analysis. Removed Features - Knowledge Base: Removed the Knowledge Base feature. Bug Fixes - Vim extension typing lag: Fixed bug causing typing lag when Vim extension is enabled. - PowerShell + Turbo Mode: Fixed an issue where PowerShell was not running commands when Turbo Mode is enabled. Shortcuts - Attach current file to Cascade: New shortcut Option/Alt+Cmd+L when in an editor to attach the current file to Cascade.

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