Windsurf is getting Codemaps for AI-assisted coding

Cognition has launched Windsurf Codemaps, introducing a new approach to codebase comprehension for engineers. This feature is initially available to users of the Windsurf platform and also integrates with DeepWiki. Codemaps provides AI-generated, structured maps of a developer’s code, utilizing the SWE-1.5 and Claude Sonnet 4.5 models to generate either fast or smart overviews tailored to the task at hand. The tool is designed for both individual engineers and teams, particularly those working on large, complex codebases where onboarding and in-depth understanding are critical.

Codemaps stands out by offering just-in-time mapping, allowing users to prompt the system for a map related to a specific problem or use automatic task suggestions. Unlike previous tools such as Cascade, Copilot, or Claude Code, Codemaps delivers densely linked navigation, guiding engineers directly to the relevant lines of code. Users can interact with a visual map, click nodes to jump to code sections, and expand trace guides for more detailed explanations. The feature also supports referencing codemaps within agent prompts in Cascade, improving agent performance in context-specific tasks.

Cognition, the developer behind Codemaps, is known for building AI-driven productivity solutions for programmers. The company’s previous products, including DeepWiki and Ask Devin, targeted codebase documentation and agent-assisted coding. With Codemaps, Cognition continues its focus on empowering engineers for high-value work by providing tools that bridge the gap between human understanding and AI automation. Early feedback from customers and internal teams highlights Codemaps’ utility in solving complex engineering challenges, such as debugging and refactoring, that require a thorough grasp of code structure and dependencies.

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