Windsurf cascade onboarding
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Windsurf Cascade Onboarding
Overview
This skill enables rapid onboarding of projects to Windsurf with optimized Cascade AI configuration. It covers creating .windsurfrules, setting up project context, configuring team defaults, and establishing best practices for AI-assisted development.
Prerequisites
- Windsurf IDE installed for all team members
- Active Cascade AI subscription
- Project documentation (architecture, conventions)
- Team lead or admin access for configuration
- Understanding of project structure and patterns
Instructions
- Initialize Windsurf Rules
- Configure Cascade Context
- Set Up Team Defaults
- Train Team Members
- Iterate Based on Feedback
See ${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/references/implementation.md for detailed implementation guide.
Output
- Configured .windsurfrules file
- Project context documentation
- Team snippet library
- Onboarding guide for new members
Error Handling
See ${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/references/errors.md for comprehensive error handling.
Examples
See ${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/references/examples.md for detailed examples.
Resources
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- errors.md713 B
- examples.md720 B
- implementation.md985 B
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- Create .windsurfrules rules file
- Configure Cascade project context
- Set up team defaults
- Train team members
- Iterate based on feedback
- Consult implementation reference guide
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