Windsurf: Devin Desktop Lets You Drag Files and Folders Onto the Devin Local Panel
WindsurfIn IDE mode, Windsurf's Devin Desktop now lets users drag a file or folder onto the Devin Local panel and have it added to the input as a chip. This gives a quick way to attach context to a prompt without typing file paths by hand.
Key Takeaways
- Dragging a file or folder onto the Devin Local panel now adds it to the input.
- The item appears as a chip, making attached context visible before sending.
- It is faster and less error-prone than typing file paths by hand.
- It works in IDE mode inside Devin Desktop.
- Both files and folders are supported.
- It ships in Devin Desktop v3.12.43 (November 9, 2026), listed under Fixed.
Drag and Drop Context
Devin Desktop v3.12.43 from Windsurf, released November 9, 2026, makes dragging a file or folder from the explorer onto the Devin Local panel in the IDE add it to the prompt input as a chip. The chip references the item so the agent knows exactly which file or folder the prompt is about.
Why It Matters
Pointing the agent at the right files is the most common step in writing a prompt. Dragging from the explorer is faster and less error-prone than typing a path, and the chip makes it visible what context is attached before sending.
Where It Applies
The behavior applies in the IDE, onto the Devin Local panel. The release notes list it among fixes, which suggests drag and drop did not work reliably before, and it now does for both files and folders.