Warp has released the source code for its terminal client on GitHub under dual MIT and AGPLv3 licenses. The company is shifting its development model to emphasize human oversight on features and reviews, with AI agents handling code implementation. CEO Zach Lloyd announced the move to foster community contributions through this agentic workflow.
Warp, a modern terminal built in Rust for Linux, Windows, and macOS, launched its codebase publicly on Tuesday. The repository at github.com/warpdotdev/warp features a block-based command interface and native support for AI coding agents such as Claude Code, Codex, and Gemini CLI. OpenAI serves as the founding sponsor, with contribution workflows powered primarily by GPT models, though others are welcome using Warp's Oz platform. Oz, Warp's cloud-based agent orchestration system announced earlier this year, enables parallel execution of coding agents with full visibility and control. Warp developers stated that human bottlenecks now lie in feature decisions and verification rather than coding itself. Contributors are encouraged to focus on ideas, specifications, and reviews, confident in Oz-generated code guided by internal rules. Alongside the release, Warp expanded support for open-source models including Kimi, MiniMax, and Qwen. A new 'auto (open)' routing option selects the optimal open model per task, and a settings file aids portability across devices. Zach Lloyd, Warp's CEO, highlighted the transition as a step toward collaborative building with the community.
