Do I still need the Warp Terminal to use Warp Agent CLI?

No. Warp Agent CLI is a standalone binary that runs inside any terminal — Ghostty, iTerm 2, VS Code's integrated terminal, Windows Terminal, or Apple's default Terminal — while still using the same multi-model agent that ships with the Warp Terminal app.

How much does Warp Agent CLI cost?

Warp Agent CLI is included in the $18/month Warp subscription, which comes with $20 of inference credit. Ad-hoc credits start at $10, and there is a free tier if you bring your own OpenAI-compatible API key or SuperGrok endpoint instead of Warp's inference.

Can Warp Agent CLI run inside vim, sqlite, or python REPL?

Yes. Warp Agent CLI's multiplexing architecture natively supports full-screen and interactive apps — vim, gdb, htop, sqlite, and python REPL run inside an agent session without breaking the terminal, so the agent can drive interactive programs the same way a human would.

How is Warp Agent CLI different from Claude Code or OpenAI Codex CLI?

Warp Agent CLI supports multiple model backends with an auto-router that picks a model per task instead of pinning one, adds multi-agent orchestration with subagent delegation, and can hand a session off to a cloud agent. It can also wrap other harnesses like Claude Code or Codex.

Does Warp Agent CLI work with remote machines over SSH?

Yes. Warp Agent CLI runs a remote agent without installing the binary on the remote host — you keep one local install, connect over SSH, and the agent works against the remote filesystem and shell, so servers and dev containers don't need per-machine setup.

Warp · 2026-08-04 · major

Warp Agent CLI — the Warp coding agent goes standalone in any terminal

Warp Agent CLI is a standalone install of Warp's multi-model coding agent for Ghostty, iTerm 2, VS Code, and Windows/Mac terminals, with session multiplexing, remote handoff, and BYO-key support.

Warp Agent CLI running inside a terminal window

Warp's multi-model coding agent ships as a standalone CLI you can drop into any terminal, with multiplexing, remote handoff, and BYO keys.

Quick facts

Maker	Warp
Availability	Standalone CLI for Mac, Linux, Windows
Terminals supported	Ghostty, iTerm 2, VS Code, Windows Terminal, Mac Terminal
Subscription	$18 / month, includes $20 inference credit
Ad-hoc credits	From $10
BYO key	Free tier with own OpenAI-compatible endpoint
Install (Mac/Linux)	curl -fsSL https://app.warp.dev/download/agent-cli \| bash

What is it?

Warp Agent CLI takes the coding agent that was previously locked inside the Warp Terminal app and packages it as a standalone binary. The install works in Ghostty, iTerm 2, VS Code's integrated terminal, Windows Terminal, and Apple's default Terminal — the same multi-model agent, no Warp Terminal required.

How does it work?

A native multiplexing layer built on Warp's terminal infrastructure keeps agent sessions persistent across directory switches and pipes full-screen apps like vim, gdb, and sqlite through without breaking. An auto-router picks a model per task from a mix of frontier and open-weight endpoints, and subagents can be delegated to or handed off to a cloud agent for long-running work.

Why does it matter?

Warp Agent CLI removes the lock-in that kept teams on the Warp Terminal to use its agent, and gives Claude Code, Codex CLI, and Cursor a same-shape competitor that runs anywhere. The BYO-key free tier and $10 ad-hoc credit floor also lower the try-cost for developers who don't want another $18/month subscription.

Who is it for?

coding-agent users on Ghostty, iTerm 2, VS Code, or Windows who don't want to switch terminals to try Warp's agent

Frequently asked questions

Do I still need the Warp Terminal to use Warp Agent CLI?: No. Warp Agent CLI is a standalone binary that runs inside any terminal — Ghostty, iTerm 2, VS Code's integrated terminal, Windows Terminal, or Apple's default Terminal — while still using the same multi-model agent that ships with the Warp Terminal app.
How much does Warp Agent CLI cost?: Warp Agent CLI is included in the $18/month Warp subscription, which comes with $20 of inference credit. Ad-hoc credits start at $10, and there is a free tier if you bring your own OpenAI-compatible API key or SuperGrok endpoint instead of Warp's inference.
Can Warp Agent CLI run inside vim, sqlite, or python REPL?: Yes. Warp Agent CLI's multiplexing architecture natively supports full-screen and interactive apps — vim, gdb, htop, sqlite, and python REPL run inside an agent session without breaking the terminal, so the agent can drive interactive programs the same way a human would.
How is Warp Agent CLI different from Claude Code or OpenAI Codex CLI?: Warp Agent CLI supports multiple model backends with an auto-router that picks a model per task instead of pinning one, adds multi-agent orchestration with subagent delegation, and can hand a session off to a cloud agent. It can also wrap other harnesses like Claude Code or Codex.
Does Warp Agent CLI work with remote machines over SSH?: Yes. Warp Agent CLI runs a remote agent without installing the binary on the remote host — you keep one local install, connect over SSH, and the agent works against the remote filesystem and shell, so servers and dev containers don't need per-machine setup.

Try it

curl -fsSL https://app.warp.dev/download/agent-cli | bash