<ul><li>Anthropic has cut off first-party access to Claude 3.x models on the AI coding tool Windsurf, leading to a need for alternative methods with short notice.</li><li>Windsurf lost most direct Claude 3.x capacity from Anthropic's move and now relies on third-party providers, impacting free and trial users.</li><li>To aid the transition, Windsurf introduces a promotional rate for Gemini 2.5 Pro amidst capacity issues, while expressing frustration over the abrupt decision.</li><li>Despite the setback, Windsurf emphasizes its value extends beyond model access with features like Previews, Deploys, and collaborations with JetBrains.</li></ul>

Anthropic Extends Block for Windsurf, Ends First-Party Capacity

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