A step-by-step guide for installing and configuring Windsurf IDE on a MacBook Pro (M3, macOS 15.5) for a keyboard-centric, AI-assisted Python development workflow, covering installation, AI model integration, and personalization options.

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<h1>Windsurf IDE Installation &amp; Configuration Guide (MacBook Pro M3, macOS 15.5)</h1>This step-by-step guide will help you set up Windsurf IDE on a MacBook Pro (M3, macOS 15.5 “Sequoia”) for a keyboard-centric, AI-assisted Python development workflow. We’ll cover everything from installation to AI model integration (OpenAI GPT-4, Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini, xAI Grok, etc.), enabling voice input, Vim/Emacs-style editing, theming, extensions, persistent AI memory/rules, and preparing for advanced container/MCP use. Follow the steps below for a smooth, bug-free installation and configuration experience.<h2>1. Install Windsurf IDE (Apple Silicon Version)</h2><ol><li>Download the Apple Silicon Installer: Go to the official Windsurf download page (on Codeium’s we…</li><li></li><li></li><li><ul><li></li><li></li></ul></li><li></li><li></li><li></li><li></li></ol><blockquote></blockquote><h2></h2><ol><li></li><li><ul><li></li><li></li><li></li><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul></li><li></li><li></li><li><ul><li></li><li></li></ul></li></ol><h2></h2><ol><li><ul class="tight"><li><a href="https://brew.sh" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"></a></li></ul></li></ol><pre><code></code></pre><ol><li><ul class="tight"><li><a href="http://Python.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"></a></li></ul></li></ol><pre><code></code></pre><ol><li></li><li></li></ol><pre><code></code></pre><ol class="tight"><li></li></ol><pre><code></code></pre><ol><li></li><li><a href="http://script.py" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"></a></li><li><ul><li></li><li><a href="https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=ms-python.python" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"></a></li><li></li><li></li></ul></li><li><ul class="tight"><li></li></ul></li></ol><pre><code></code></pre><ol><li><ul class="tight"><li></li></ul></li></ol><pre><code></code></pre><ol><li><ul class="tight"><li></li></ul></li><li><ul><li></li><li></li></ul></li></ol><h2></h2><ul><li><a href="http://Swift.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"></a><a href="http://Xcode.app" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"></a></li><li></li><li></li></ul><pre><code></code></pre><ul><li></li></ul><pre><code></code></pre><ul class="tight"><li></li></ul><pre><code></code></pre><ul><li></li><li></li></ul><h2></h2><ul><li></li><li><ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul></li></ul><h2></h2>

Windsurf IDE Installation & Configuration Guide

Windsurf IDE Installation & Configuration Guide (MacBook Pro M3, macOS 15.5)

1. Install Windsurf IDE (Apple Silicon Version)