Configure Windsurf local development with hot reload and testing. Use when setting up a development environment, configuring test workflows, or establishing a fast iteration cycle with Windsurf. Trigger with phrases like "windsurf dev setup", "windsurf local development", "windsurf dev environment", "develop with windsurf".
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---
name: windsurf-local-dev-loop
description: |
Configure Windsurf local development with hot reload and testing.
Use when setting up a development environment, configuring test workflows,
or establishing a fast iteration cycle with Windsurf.
Trigger with phrases like "windsurf dev setup", "windsurf local development",
"windsurf dev environment", "develop with windsurf".
allowed-tools: Read, Write, Edit, Bash(npm:*), Bash(pnpm:*), Grep
version: 1.0.0
license: MIT
author: Jeremy Longshore <jeremy@intentsolutions.io>
compatible-with: claude-code, codex, openclaw
---
# Windsurf Local Dev Loop
## Overview
Set up a fast, reproducible local development workflow for Windsurf.
## Prerequisites
- Completed `windsurf-install-auth` setup
- Node.js 18+ with npm/pnpm
- Code editor with TypeScript support
- Git for version control
## Instructions
### Step 1: Create Project Structure
```
my-windsurf-project/
├── src/
│ ├── windsurf/
│ │ ├── client.ts # Windsurf client wrapper
│ │ ├── config.ts # Configuration management
│ │ └── utils.ts # Helper functions
│ └── index.ts
├── tests/
│ └── windsurf.test.ts
├── .env.local # Local secrets (git-ignored)
├── .env.example # Template for team
└── package.json
```
### Step 2: Configure Environment
```bash
set -euo pipefail
# Copy environment template
cp .env.example .env.local
# Install dependencies
npm install
# Start development server
npm run dev
```
### Step 3: Setup Hot Reload
```json
{
"scripts": {
"dev": "tsx watch src/index.ts",
"test": "vitest",
"test:watch": "vitest --watch"
}
}
```
### Step 4: Configure Testing
```typescript
import { describe, it, expect, vi } from 'vitest';
import { WindsurfClient } from '../src/windsurf/client';
describe('Windsurf Client', () => {
it('should initialize with API key', () => {
const client = new WindsurfClient({ apiKey: 'test-key' });
expect(client).toBeDefined();
});
});
```
## Output
- Working development environment with hot reload
- Configured test suite with mocking
- Environment variable management
- Fast iteration cycle for Windsurf development
## Error Handling
| Error | Cause | Solution |
|-------|-------|----------|
| Module not found | Missing dependency | Run `npm install` |
| Port in use | Another process | Kill process or change port |
| Env not loaded | Missing .env.local | Copy from .env.example |
| Test timeout | Slow network | Increase test timeout |
## Examples
### Mock Windsurf Responses
```typescript
vi.mock('@windsurf/sdk', () => ({
WindsurfClient: vi.fn().mockImplementation(() => ({
// Mock methods here
})),
}));
```
### Debug Mode
```bash
set -euo pipefail
# Enable verbose logging
DEBUG=WINDSURF=* npm run dev
```
## Resources
- [Windsurf SDK Reference](https://docs.windsurf.com/sdk)
- [Vitest Documentation](https://vitest.dev/)
- [tsx Documentation](https://github.com/esbuild-kit/tsx)
## Next Steps
See `windsurf-sdk-patterns` for production-ready code patterns.Is this your skill, or is something wrong with this listing? Request removal or report an issue. Author removals are honored within 72 hours.
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