Windsurf Common Errors

Overview

Quick reference for the top 10 most common Windsurf errors and their solutions.

Prerequisites

Instructions

Step 1: Identify the Error

Check error message and code in your logs or console.

Step 2: Find Matching Error Below

Match your error to one of the documented cases.

Step 3: Apply Solution

Follow the solution steps for your specific error.

Output

Error Handling

Authentication Failed

**Error Message:**

```

Authentication error: Invalid API key

```

**Cause:** API key is missing, expired, or invalid.

**Solution:**

```bash

Verify API key is set

echo $WINDSURF_API_KEY

```

---

Rate Limit Exceeded

**Error Message:**

```

Rate limit exceeded. Please retry after X seconds.

```

**Cause:** Too many requests in a short period.

**Solution:**

Implement exponential backoff. See `windsurf-rate-limits` skill.

---

Network Timeout

**Error Message:**

```

Request timeout after 30000ms

```

**Cause:** Network connectivity or server latency issues.

**Solution:**

```typescript

// Increase timeout

const client = new Client({ timeout: 60000 });

```

Examples

Quick Diagnostic Commands

```bash

Check Windsurf status

curl -s https://status.windsurf.com

Verify API connectivity

curl -I https://api.windsurf.com

Check local configuration

env | grep WINDSURF

```

Escalation Path

1. Collect evidence with `windsurf-debug-bundle`

2. Check Windsurf status page

3. Contact support with request ID

Resources

Next Steps

For comprehensive debugging, see `windsurf-debug-bundle`.