Devin Desktop on Ubuntu
Devin Desktop is the new name for Windsurf. To install it on Ubuntu, add the official apt repository and run sudo apt install devin-desktop. It is the same AI code editor, and it runs on amd64 machines.
There is a free plan. If a step does not work on your system, leave a comment below or contact us and we will help you sort it out.
Install Devin Desktop in 3 Steps
Three steps, five minutes. The repository addresses still say windsurf. That is expected.
Step 1: Add the signing key
Open a terminal with Ctrl + Alt + T and fetch the key the packages are signed with:
curl -fsSL https://windsurf-stable.codeiumdata.com/wVxQEIWkwPUEAGf3/windsurf.gpg | gpg --dearmor | sudo tee /etc/apt/keyrings/windsurf-stable.gpg > /dev/nullSilence means it worked. If the shell answers command not found, run sudo apt install curl gpg and try again.
Step 2: Add the repository
Write the repository into apt’s list of sources. Copy it rather than typing it:
echo "deb [arch=amd64 signed-by=/etc/apt/keyrings/windsurf-stable.gpg] https://windsurf-stable.codeiumdata.com/wVxQEIWkwPUEAGf3/apt stable main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/windsurf.list > /dev/nullStep 3: Install and open it
sudo apt update && sudo apt install devin-desktopAbout 248 MB to download. Devin Desktop is then in your applications menu, and devin-desktop opens it from a terminal.
On first run, choose Sign up or Log in and finish in your browser. The setup screen can also import your VS Code or Cursor settings.
The Other Way: the Tarball
The Linux button on devin.ai/download gives you a .tar.gz file. It runs without installing anything:
cd ~/Downloads && tar -xzf Devin-linux-x64-*.tar.gz
./Devin/devin-desktopThe tarball never updates itself and adds no menu entry. On Ubuntu, the repository is the better choice.
What Devin Desktop Is
Devin Desktop is an AI code editor built on VS Code. Your VS Code extensions, keyboard shortcuts and themes work in it.
Agents write and change code for you. You describe the job in the side panel, and an agent edits files and runs commands in your project. You review and accept each change.
Tab completion predicts your next edit as you type. It is unlimited on every plan, including Free.
Plans: Free, Pro at $20 a month, Max at $200 and Teams. They differ in how much agent work you get, not in which features the editor has.
Already Had Windsurf?
Update as usual and you get Devin Desktop. The old windsurf package now pulls in devin-desktop, so there is nothing new to add:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade- Your settings stay. They live in
~/.codeium/windsurf, and Devin Desktop reads the same folder. - The windsurf command still works. It now opens Devin Desktop.
- Your account and plan carry over. Sign in with the same login.
Once Devin Desktop is installed, you can drop the leftover package with sudo apt remove windsurf. It holds no files.
How Updates Reach You
New versions arrive with your system updates.
apt policy devin-desktopRun sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade, or let Software Updater do it.
The tarball never updates. Download a new one to upgrade.
When Something Goes Wrong
E: Unable to locate package devin-desktop
FIX Check dpkg --print-architecture says amd64, then redo Step 2.
The repository only serves amd64, so arm64 machines never see the package. On amd64, it means the repository line is missing or mistyped.
The tarball never opens and mentions the SUID sandbox
FIX Use the repository instead.
Unpacked as a normal user, the sandbox helper loses the root ownership it needs. The installed package sets it up correctly.
Sign-in finishes in the browser, but the app never logs in
FIX Choose Enter your auth token manually on the welcome screen.
The browser shows a token to copy. Paste it into the app.
Remove It
sudo apt remove devin-desktop windsurf
sudo rm /etc/apt/sources.list.d/windsurf.list /etc/apt/keyrings/windsurf-stable.gpgYour settings stay in ~/.codeium/windsurf in case you reinstall. Delete that folder to remove them too.
Helpful Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Devin Desktop the same as Windsurf?
Yes. Devin Desktop is the new name for Windsurf. It is the same editor, with the same settings folder and the same account.
Is Devin Desktop free?
Yes. The Free plan includes the editor, unlimited Tab completion and a small amount of agent use. Pro costs $20 a month.
Does the windsurf command still work?
Yes. The package keeps windsurf as a second name for devin-desktop, so old scripts and shortcuts still open the editor.
Does Devin Desktop run on arm64 Linux?
No. The Linux builds are amd64 only.
Can I use my VS Code extensions?
Yes. Devin Desktop is built on VS Code, and the first-run screen can import your VS Code or Cursor settings.
The official guide covers first run and importing your settings.
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