Windsurf 1.4.0 – 1.4.2Performance
Windsurf Cascade stuck: high CPU, editor unresponsive
Cascade: worker timed out after 30000ms
- Affected versions
- 1.4.0 – 1.4.2
- Fixed in
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- Last verified
- Windsurf 1.4.2
Root cause
A long-running Cascade task keeps a worker busy while indexing large folders, pegging CPU and blocking the UI thread.
How to reproduce
Open a large repo, start a multi-file Cascade flow, the editor freezes and CPU spikes.
Solutions (2)
Ordered by community votes. Always check the verified version before applying.
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#1Applies to 1.4.2
Exclude heavy folders from indexing in settings (node_modules, .git, build outputs) and reload the window.
Last verified: Windsurf 1.4.2 · community
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#2Applies to 1.4.x
Cancel the running Cascade flow, then re-run with a narrower scope; avoid whole-repo flows on first index.
Last verified: Windsurf 1.4.1 · community