The quick read
- Choose one task, such as fixing a layout overflow, and describe how to observe the problem.
- Inspect the diff and run the relevant application or checks.
Check the transition
Current Devin documentation names the product Devin Desktop and notes that some repository and package references retain Windsurf naming. That matters when installing, updating or following older tutorials. Use the official documentation for the version you are running.
Give the agent a clear boundary
Choose one task, such as fixing a layout overflow, and describe how to observe the problem. Ask the assistant to inspect relevant code and preserve existing project conventions. Keep the proposed edit small enough to review without losing the surrounding context.
Verify the working result
Inspect the diff and run the relevant application or checks. Confirm that the original issue is fixed at the affected screen size and that neighbouring elements remain usable. Review current settings for local agent tools and external connections. The name change does not alter the basic evaluation question: can the assistant produce an understandable, correct change that a developer can confidently own afterward?
Sources & notes
Source-based guide, not a hands-on product test. Features and availability can change.
docs.devin.ai — official reference
Sources reviewed for the September 2026 launch edition.