Diagnose and fix Windsurf common errors and exceptions. Use when encountering Windsurf errors, debugging failed requests, or troubleshooting integration issues. Trigger with phrases like "windsurf error", "fix windsurf", "windsurf not working", "debug windsurf".
npxskills add majiayu000/claude-skill-registry--skill windsurf-common-errorsLoading…
Quick reference for the top 10 most common Windsurf errors and their solutions.
Check error message and code in your logs or console.
Match your error to one of the documented cases.
Follow the solution steps for your specific error.
Error Message:
Authentication error: Invalid API key
Cause: API key is missing, expired, or invalid.
Solution:
# Verify API key is set
echo $WINDSURF_API_KEY
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.
Error Message:
Request timeout after 30000ms
Cause: Network connectivity or server latency issues.
Solution:
// Increase timeout
const client = new Client({ timeout: 60000 });
# Check Windsurf status
curl -s https://status.windsurf.com
# Verify API connectivity
curl -I https://api.windsurf.com
# Check local configuration
env | grep WINDSURF
windsurf-debug-bundleFor comprehensive debugging, see windsurf-debug-bundle.
Create or update AgentSkills. Use when designing, structuring, or packaging skills with scripts, references, and assets.
Create or update AgentSkills. Use when designing, structuring, or packaging skills with scripts, references, and assets.
Set up and use 1Password CLI (op). Use when installing the CLI, enabling desktop app integration, signing in (single or multi-account), or reading/injecting/running secrets via op.
CLI to manage emails via IMAP/SMTP. Use `himalaya` to list, read, write, reply, forward, search, and organize emails from the terminal. Supports multiple accounts and message composition with MML (MIME Meta Language).
Create or update AgentSkills. Use when designing, structuring, or packaging skills with scripts, references, and assets.
Create or update AgentSkills. Use when designing, structuring, or packaging skills with scripts, references, and assets.
Set up and use 1Password CLI (op). Use when installing the CLI, enabling desktop app integration, signing in (single or multi-account), or reading/injecting/running secrets via op.
CLI to manage emails via IMAP/SMTP. Use `himalaya` to list, read, write, reply, forward, search, and organize emails from the terminal. Supports multiple accounts and message composition with MML (MIME Meta Language).