Windsurf
Configure Windsurf, Codeium's AI-native IDE, to route through aiXbox.app for model flexibility and unified billing.
Model slugs in examples are illustrative. Confirm current availability in the live catalog and your account's /v1/models before use.
What This Does
Windsurf is an AI-native code editor built by Codeium. It features deep AI integration including Cascade, an agent that can understand your entire codebase. By connecting Windsurf to aiXbox.app, you can use any model in the aiXbox.app catalog while managing costs through a single unified balance.
Setup
Step 1: Open Windsurf Settings
- Launch Windsurf
- Click the gear icon in the sidebar or press
Cmd+,(macOS) /Ctrl+,(Windows/Linux) - Navigate to AI Providers or Cascade Settings
Step 2: Add a New Provider
- Click Add Provider or + Add AI Provider
- Select OpenAI Compatible from the provider list
Step 3: Configure aiXbox.app
Enter the following configuration:
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Provider Name | aiXbox.app (or any name you prefer) |
| Base URL | https://api.aixbox.online/v1 |
| API Key | Your aiXbox.app API key |
| Model ID | kimi-k2.6 or deepseek-v4-pro |
Get your API key from aixbox.online/keys.
Step 4: Save and Activate
- Save the provider configuration
- Select aiXbox.app as your active provider
- Choose your preferred model from the model picker
Step 5: Alternative — Settings JSON
For advanced configuration, edit the settings file directly:
- Open command palette:
Cmd+Shift+P - Search for Open User Settings (JSON)
- Add the configuration:
{
"windsurf.aiProvider": "openai-compatible",
"windsurf.openaiCompatibleBaseUrl": "https://api.aixbox.online/v1",
"windsurf.openaiCompatibleApiKey": "YOUR_aiXbox.app_API_KEY",
"windsurf.openaiCompatibleModel": "kimi-k2.6"
}Recommended Models for Windsurf
| Feature | Model | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Cascade (agent mode) | kimi-k2.6 | Best for complex multi-step tasks |
| Code generation | deepseek-v4-pro | Optimized for programming |
| Large codebase analysis | minimax-m3 | Extended context window |
| Everyday chat | glm-5.3-flash | Available option for coding tasks |
Troubleshooting
Provider not appearing in list
- Ensure you selected OpenAI Compatible, not plain OpenAI
- Save settings and restart Windsurf
Authentication errors
- Verify your API key is correct at aixbox.online/keys
- Re-paste the key without any extra spaces or newlines
Cascade doesn't work with aiXbox.app
- Cascade requires models with strong agentic capabilities — use
kimi-k2.6for best results - Some Cascade features may require specific model capabilities
Slow responses
- Try
glm-5.3-flashand compare response times; upstream latency can vary - Check your remaining balance at aixbox.online/billing
Notes
- Windsurf's UI evolves frequently — exact menu paths may differ between versions
- Cascade is Windsurf's flagship feature — it works best with capable models like Kimi K2.6
- Token usage is logged to your aiXbox.app dashboard in real-time
- For tab completions, consider configuring a faster model separately if Windsurf supports it