Dev Interrupted The future of the terminal is not a terminal | Warp’s Zach Lloyd
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Sep 2, 2025 
Zach Lloyd, co-founder of Warp and former principal engineer at Google Sheets, shares his revolutionary vision for developer tools. He argues that the future lies not in enhanced terminals, but in new platforms that enable AI agents. He discusses how this shift requires developers to embrace higher-level problem-solving skills. Joining him is Brooke Hartley-Moy, founder of InFactory, who delves into the challenges publishers face in today's AI-driven content landscape. Together, they highlight the evolving role of liberal arts in tech education and the importance of adaptability in a rapidly changing environment.
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From Personal Frustration To Product Vision
- Zach recounts his background using the terminal but not loving it and watching power users gain huge productivity boosts.
- That experience motivated building Warp to lower barriers and make powerful workflows accessible.
Terminal As A Platform For Agents
- Zach Lloyd argues the terminal is a natural platform for launching AI agents rather than just running commands.
- He predicts prompts will replace many typed commands as developers orchestrate agentic workflows.
Warp’s Evolution From UX Fixes To AI
- Warp began by solving classic terminal UX problems like discoverability and mouse support before adding AI.
- As LLMs matured, the team shifted from a chat panel to natural-language terminal interactions that execute tasks.