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Warp - AI-Powered Terminal ​

Ultimate Warp terminal reference for AI features, shortcuts, and modern productivity

Warp is a revolutionary, Rust-based terminal emulator that reimagines the command-line experience with AI integration, block-based interface, and modern IDE-like features. Created by a team of former Google engineers, Warp transforms traditional terminal workflows with intelligent command suggestions, collaborative features, and a beautiful, fast interface. This comprehensive cheat sheet covers essential shortcuts, AI features, and productivity enhancements to maximize your efficiency with Warp.

Getting Started ​

Installation ​

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# macOS (Homebrew)
brew install --cask warp

# macOS (Direct Download)
# Download from https://www.warp.dev/

# Linux (Debian/Ubuntu)
curl -fsSL https://releases.warp.dev/linux/v0.2024.10.29.08.02.stable_02/warp-terminal_0.2024.10.29.08.02.stable.02_amd64.deb -o warp.deb
sudo dpkg -i warp.deb

# Linux (Fedora/RHEL)
curl -fsSL https://releases.warp.dev/linux/v0.2024.10.29.08.02.stable_02/warp-terminal-0.2024.10.29.08.02.stable.02-1.x86_64.rpm -o warp.rpm
sudo rpm -i warp.rpm

# Windows
# Download from Microsoft Store or https://www.warp.dev/

First Launch Setup ​

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# Sign in to Warp (required for AI features)
# Click "Sign In" in the welcome screen

# Skip sign-in (limited features)
# Click "Continue without signing in"

# Import existing terminal settings
# Warp will detect and offer to import from other terminals

Essential Shortcuts ​

Window and Tab Management ​

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# New window
Cmd+N                                     # macOS
Ctrl+Shift+N                             # Linux/Windows

# New tab
Cmd+T                                     # macOS
Ctrl+Shift+T                             # Linux/Windows

# Close tab
Cmd+W                                     # macOS
Ctrl+Shift+W                             # Linux/Windows

# Close window
Cmd+Shift+W                              # macOS
Ctrl+Shift+Q                             # Linux/Windows

# Switch between tabs
Cmd+1-9                                  # macOS (tab number)
Ctrl+1-9                                 # Linux/Windows (tab number)
Cmd+Shift+[/]                            # macOS (previous/next)
Ctrl+PageUp/PageDown                     # Linux/Windows (previous/next)

# Move tab
Cmd+Shift+Left/Right                     # macOS
Ctrl+Shift+PageUp/PageDown               # Linux/Windows

Pane Management ​

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# Split pane right
Cmd+D                                    # macOS
Ctrl+Shift+D                            # Linux/Windows

# Split pane down
Cmd+Shift+D                              # macOS
Ctrl+Shift+Alt+D                        # Linux/Windows

# Close pane
Cmd+Shift+W                              # macOS
Ctrl+Shift+Alt+W                        # Linux/Windows

# Focus next pane
Cmd+]                                    # macOS
Ctrl+Shift+]                            # Linux/Windows

# Focus previous pane
Cmd+[                                    # macOS
Ctrl+Shift+[                            # Linux/Windows

# Resize pane
Cmd+Ctrl+Arrow                           # macOS
Ctrl+Shift+Alt+Arrow                    # Linux/Windows

# Equalize panes
Cmd+Shift+E                              # macOS
Ctrl+Shift+E                            # Linux/Windows

AI Features ​

Warp AI Assistant ​

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# Open AI chat
Cmd+`                                    # macOS
Ctrl+`                                   # Linux/Windows

# Ask AI about command
# Type natural language after #
# Example: "# how do I find large files"

# AI command suggestions
# Start typing and Warp suggests commands
# Press Tab to accept suggestion

# Explain command output
# Select output text and press Cmd+E (macOS) or Ctrl+E (Linux/Windows)

# AI-powered error explanations
# Click on error messages for AI explanations

Natural Language Commands ​

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# Examples of natural language queries
# find files larger than 100MB
# show me running processes
# compress this folder
# what's using port 8080
# show git status with colors
# list docker containers
# find python files modified today

AI Workflows ​

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# Create workflow from commands
Cmd+Shift+S                              # macOS
Ctrl+Shift+S                            # Linux/Windows

# Run saved workflow
Cmd+Shift+R                              # macOS
Ctrl+Shift+R                            # Linux/Windows

# Share workflow
# Right-click workflow → Share

Command Features ​

Block-Based Interface ​

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# Navigate between command blocks
Cmd+Up/Down                              # macOS
Ctrl+Up/Down                             # Linux/Windows

# Select entire command block
Cmd+A (when cursor in block)             # macOS
Ctrl+A (when cursor in block)            # Linux/Windows

# Copy command block
Cmd+Shift+C                              # macOS
Ctrl+Shift+C                            # Linux/Windows

# Copy output block
Cmd+Shift+O                              # macOS
Ctrl+Shift+O                            # Linux/Windows

# Bookmark command block
Cmd+B                                    # macOS
Ctrl+B                                   # Linux/Windows

Command Input ​

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# Multi-line command editing
Shift+Enter                              # New line in command
Cmd+Enter                                # Execute multi-line command (macOS)
Ctrl+Enter                               # Execute multi-line command (Linux/Windows)

# Command history
Cmd+R                                    # macOS
Ctrl+R                                   # Linux/Windows

# Clear command input
Cmd+U                                    # macOS
Ctrl+U                                   # Linux/Windows

# Auto-complete
Tab                                      # Accept suggestion
Shift+Tab                                # Previous suggestion

Text Selection and Editing ​

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# Select word
Double-click                             # Select word
Cmd+D                                    # Select next occurrence (macOS)
Ctrl+D                                   # Select next occurrence (Linux/Windows)

# Select line
Triple-click                             # Select entire line
Cmd+L                                    # Select line (macOS)
Ctrl+L                                   # Select line (Linux/Windows)

# Select all
Cmd+A                                    # macOS
Ctrl+A                                   # Linux/Windows

# Copy/Paste
Cmd+C / Cmd+V                            # macOS
Ctrl+C / Ctrl+V                         # Linux/Windows

# Undo/Redo
Cmd+Z / Cmd+Shift+Z                      # macOS
Ctrl+Z / Ctrl+Y                         # Linux/Windows

Search and Navigation ​

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# Search command history
Cmd+R                                    # macOS
Ctrl+R                                   # Linux/Windows

# Search in current session
Cmd+F                                    # macOS
Ctrl+F                                   # Linux/Windows

# Search across all sessions
Cmd+Shift+F                              # macOS
Ctrl+Shift+F                            # Linux/Windows

# Jump to command
Cmd+G                                    # macOS
Ctrl+G                                   # Linux/Windows

Session Navigation ​

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# Scroll to top
Cmd+Home                                 # macOS
Ctrl+Home                                # Linux/Windows

# Scroll to bottom
Cmd+End                                  # macOS
Ctrl+End                                 # Linux/Windows

# Page up/down
Cmd+PageUp/PageDown                      # macOS
Ctrl+PageUp/PageDown                     # Linux/Windows

# Jump to previous/next command
Cmd+Shift+Up/Down                        # macOS
Ctrl+Shift+Up/Down                       # Linux/Windows

Command Palette ​

Access Command Palette ​

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# Open command palette
Cmd+Shift+P                              # macOS
Ctrl+Shift+P                             # Linux/Windows

# Common palette commands
> Split Pane Right
> Split Pane Down
> New Tab
> Close Tab
> Settings
> Themes
> Workflows
> AI Chat

Palette Categories ​

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# View categories
> View: Focus Terminal
> View: Toggle Sidebar
> View: Zoom In/Out
> Edit: Copy Block
> Edit: Paste
> Terminal: Clear Screen
> Terminal: Reset
> Warp: Settings
> Warp: Feedback

Customization ​

Themes ​

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# Access themes
Cmd+Shift+T                              # macOS
Ctrl+Shift+T                            # Linux/Windows

# Popular themes
- Warp Dark
- Warp Light
- Dracula
- One Dark
- Solarized Dark/Light
- Monokai
- GitHub Dark/Light

Settings ​

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# Open settings
Cmd+,                                    # macOS
Ctrl+,                                   # Linux/Windows

# Key settings categories
- Appearance (themes, fonts, colors)
- Features (AI, autocomplete, suggestions)
- Keybindings (customize shortcuts)
- Privacy (telemetry, AI data)
- Advanced (performance, experimental)

Font Configuration ​

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# Font settings in Preferences
Font Family: JetBrains Mono, Fira Code, SF Mono
Font Size: 12-16pt recommended
Line Height: 1.2-1.5
Font Weight: Regular, Medium, Bold
Ligatures: Enable for coding fonts

Workflows ​

Creating Workflows ​

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# Save commands as workflow
1. Run commands in sequence
2. Select command blocks
3. Cmd+Shift+S (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+S (Linux/Windows)
4. Name and save workflow

# Workflow examples
- Development setup (git clone, npm install, npm start)
- System monitoring (top, df, free)
- Docker operations (build, run, logs)
- Database backup (mysqldump, compression)

Running Workflows ​

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# Execute workflow
Cmd+Shift+R                              # macOS
Ctrl+Shift+R                            # Linux/Windows

# Workflow with parameters
# Use {{variable}} syntax in commands
# Example: git clone {{repo_url}}

# Share workflows
# Export to file or share via Warp Drive

Collaboration Features ​

Warp Drive ​

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# Share session
Cmd+Shift+L                              # macOS
Ctrl+Shift+L                            # Linux/Windows

# Join shared session
# Use shared link from team member

# Session permissions
- View only
- Full access
- Time-limited access

Team Features ​

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# Team workflows
# Share common workflows across team

# Session history
# Access shared command history

# Team themes
# Consistent appearance across team

Performance and Debugging ​

Performance Monitoring ​

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# View performance stats
Cmd+Shift+I                              # macOS
Ctrl+Shift+I                            # Linux/Windows

# Memory usage
# Check in Activity Monitor (macOS) or Task Manager (Windows)

# GPU acceleration status
# Visible in Settings > Advanced

Debugging ​

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# Debug mode
# Enable in Settings > Advanced > Debug Mode

# Log files location
# macOS: ~/Library/Logs/dev.warp.Warp-Stable/
# Linux: ~/.local/share/warp-terminal/logs/
# Windows: %APPDATA%\warp-terminal\logs\

# Reset Warp
# Clear all settings and data
# Settings > Advanced > Reset Warp

Integration ​

Shell Integration ​

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# Supported shells
- Bash
- Zsh (recommended)
- Fish
- PowerShell (Windows)

# Shell-specific features
# Zsh: Enhanced completions, syntax highlighting
# Fish: Native autosuggestions integration
# PowerShell: Windows-specific commands

External Tools ​

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# Git integration
# Enhanced git status, branch display
# Visual diff support

# Docker integration
# Container status in prompt
# Docker command suggestions

# Cloud CLI integration
# AWS, GCP, Azure command completions
# Context-aware suggestions

Troubleshooting ​

Common Issues ​

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# AI features not working
1. Ensure signed in to Warp account
2. Check internet connection
3. Verify AI features enabled in settings

# Performance issues
1. Disable GPU acceleration if problems
2. Reduce font size or line height
3. Clear session history
4. Restart Warp

# Keyboard shortcuts not working
1. Check for conflicts with system shortcuts
2. Reset keybindings in settings
3. Restart Warp

Reset and Recovery ​

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# Reset settings
Settings > Advanced > Reset Settings

# Clear cache
Settings > Advanced > Clear Cache

# Reinstall Warp
1. Uninstall current version
2. Download latest from warp.dev
3. Install and restore settings from backup

Advanced Features ​

Custom Keybindings ​

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# Access keybinding settings
Settings > Keybindings

# Create custom shortcuts
1. Find action in list
2. Click to edit
3. Press new key combination
4. Save changes

# Export/Import keybindings
Settings > Keybindings > Export/Import

Environment Variables ​

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# Warp-specific variables
WARP_HONOR_PS1=1                         # Use custom PS1
WARP_ENABLE_WINGET=1                     # Enable winget on Windows
WARP_LOG_LEVEL=debug                     # Debug logging

# Shell integration variables
WARP_IS_LOCAL_SHELL_SESSION=1            # Local session indicator

API and Automation ​

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# Warp CLI (experimental)
warp-cli --help                          # Show available commands
warp-cli session list                    # List active sessions
warp-cli workflow run <name>             # Run workflow by name

# URL schemes
warp://new-tab                           # Open new tab
warp://run?command=ls                    # Run command
warp://workflow?name=deploy              # Run workflow

Tips and Best Practices ​

Productivity Tips ​

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# Use AI for learning
# Ask "# explain this command" for any unfamiliar command

# Create workflows for repetitive tasks
# Save time with automated command sequences

# Leverage block-based navigation
# Quickly jump between command outputs

# Use natural language
# Type "# " followed by what you want to do

# Bookmark important commands
# Cmd+B (macOS) or Ctrl+B (Linux/Windows) to bookmark

Security Best Practices ​

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# Review AI data sharing
Settings > Privacy > AI Data Usage

# Use secure input mode
# For sensitive commands like passwords

# Regular session cleanup
# Clear history for sensitive sessions

# Team access control
# Carefully manage shared session permissions

Customization Recommendations ​

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# Optimal font settings
Font: JetBrains Mono or Fira Code
Size: 14pt
Line Height: 1.3
Ligatures: Enabled

# Theme selection
Dark themes for extended use
Light themes for presentations
High contrast for accessibility

# AI settings
Enable command suggestions
Enable error explanations
Disable if privacy concerns

Warp represents the future of terminal emulators, combining the power of traditional command-line interfaces with modern AI assistance and collaborative features. Its block-based approach, intelligent suggestions, and beautiful interface make it an excellent choice for developers who want to enhance their terminal productivity while maintaining the flexibility and power of the command line.