The New Stack Podcast How Warp Went From Terminal To Agentic Development Environment
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Sep 5, 2025 
In this discussion, Zach Lloyd, Founder and CEO of Warp, reveals how the Warp terminal has transformed into an agentic development environment. He introduces Warp Code, showcasing AI agents that assist in coding, debugging, and project management. Transparency in AI-generated code is emphasized, allowing developers to maintain control. Lloyd also shares the story behind their unique Western-themed product launch, featuring the quirky "Code on Warp" branding that set them apart. This evolution paves the way for a new era in coding productivity.
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Terminal Reimagined As Agentic Platform
- Warp started to modernize the terminal by making common developer workflows easier and more discoverable.
- Zach Lloyd says Warp evolved into an agentic development platform, not just a terminal.
Google Docs Lessons Shaped Warp's Build
- Zach draws on his Google Docs/Sheets experience to build for quality and scale even at a startup.
- Warp was built in Rust with a custom GPU-accelerated UI before AI reshaped the product.
Agents As Commands Fits Developer Flow
- Treating an agent like a terminal command aligns interaction models and leverages developer muscle memory.
- Warp maps launching agents to running commands so agents fit naturally into developer workflows.