June 3, 2025:
Windsurf Struggles with Limited Claude Model Access - Windsurf, a vibe coding startup possibly being acquired by OpenAI, lost direct access to Anthropics Claude AI models, causing operational challenges. CEO Varun Mohan criticized this abrupt decision, coinciding with exclusion from the Claude 4 launch. Users now face availability issues, and workaround solutions are costly and complex. Despite achieving $100 million ARR, Windsurf's growth might be hindered by this limitation.
Anthropic focuses on sustainable partnerships, offering indirect access. As competition in AI coding remains fierce, Windsurf stresses maintaining user options.
