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Cognition

Cognition is an applied AI company focused on software engineering. It created Devin, marketed as an AI software engineer, and acquired the Windsurf AI code editor in 2025.

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About Cognition

Cognition drew wide attention in 2024 when it introduced Devin, an agent that can plan and complete engineering tasks in its own environment.

Devin works on tasks such as bug fixes, migrations and feature work, and integrates with tools like Slack and GitHub.

With Windsurf, Cognition also offers an AI-native editor for developers who want to work hands-on with an agent.

Independent profile by AI Agent Help, last reviewed October 2026.

Cognition AI agents in our directory

AI CodingDevinCognition's autonomous AI software engineer that works on coding tasks and opens pull requests for review.Paid · Cognition AI CodingWindsurfAn AI-native code editor with an agent called Cascade that edits and runs code across your project.Freemium · Windsurf (Cognition)

Frequently asked questions

What is Devin?

Cognition's autonomous AI software engineering agent.

Does Cognition own Windsurf?

Yes, Cognition acquired Windsurf in 2025.

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