Warp

Warp Introduction

Warp is a cutting-edge development environment that introduces the concept of "Agents 3.0," positioning itself as the only terminal with fully integrated agentic capabilities. It is designed to be the central hub where developers build enduring software, bridging the gap between writing a prompt and deploying to production.

By combining the speed of a Command Line Interface (CLI) with the robust features of an Integrated Development Environment (IDE), Warp transforms the traditional terminal experience. It is trusted by over 500,000 engineers who use it to build features, fix bugs, and debug production environments. Users report saving an average of one hour per day by leveraging Warp to unlock the terminal's potential and streamline their workflows within a single application.

Warp Features

Advanced Agentic Capabilities

Warp is built on a "multi-model" approach, giving users instant access to the latest models from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google. This hybrid setup often outperforms single-model configurations. Warp’s agents are top-tier performers, ranking highly on Terminal-Bench and SWE-bench. Unlike standard coding assistants, Warp operates at the terminal layer, meaning it can write code, respond to system events, and execute interactive terminal commands directly inside CLI applications.

Streamlined Development Workflow

Warp facilitates a complete "Prompt to Ship" workflow through four distinct stages:

1. Prompt and Plan: Users describe their goals, and the agent creates a detailed, adjustable roadmap using the /plan command.
2. Agent Coding: The agent generates code customized to the user's specific codebase. Every line is visible and editable, allowing for full control.
3. Review and Refine: A dedicated interface allows users to review code, ask the agent to fix specific differences (diffs), or open files in a lightweight editor.
4. Ship and Maintain: Warp supports the lifecycle through to deployment, log monitoring, and error investigation.

Modern Context and Control

Warp integrates modern development standards to make AI more effective. Through the Model Context Protocol (MCP), users can pull in external context from tools like Linear, Figma, Slack, and Sentry. The platform also features a powerful prompt editor where users can use the @ symbol to reference specific files, upload images, or attach URLs. Additionally, developers can guide the agent's behavior using industry-standard markdown files (like WARP.md), ensuring the AI understands the specific project context.

Enterprise Security and Privacy

Security is a core pillar of Warp. It offers precise control over agent autonomy, allowing users to approve every step or grant full independence. Crucially, external model providers do not use user data for training. Warp includes features like zero data retention, Single Sign-On (SAML SSO), and the ability to disable analytics and telemetry with a single click, ensuring complete transparency and compliance.

Warp Frequently Asked Questions

What platforms does Warp support?

Warp is cross-platform and supports macOS (10.14 and later), Linux (including Debian, Ubuntu, Red Hat, Fedora, and Arch), and Windows (10 and 11).

How does Warp protect my data privacy?

Warp is designed with strict privacy standards. External model providers are not allowed to use your data for training purposes. The platform also offers features like Zero Data Retention and allows users to easily disable analytics and telemetry. For enterprise users, it provides audit logs of telemetry events for full transparency.

Can I use my own AI models with Warp?

Yes, Warp provides flexibility in model usage. It offers immediate access to leading models from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google. For Enterprise customers, there is a "Bring Your Own LLM" option, allowing organizations to integrate their preferred large language models into the workflow.

What is the difference between Warp and a traditional terminal?

Warp combines the functionality of a traditional CLI with the interface and intelligence of an IDE. Unlike a standard terminal, Warp understands your codebase, allows for agentic workflows (planning, coding, deploying), and integrates with external tools via MCP. It turns the terminal into a fully capable development environment rather than just a command input line.