Capabilities Overview

Core capabilities and configuration options that shape how agents behave, what context they have access to, and how they execute tasks.

These capabilities are the foundational building blocks that define how agents operate. These include the context sources agents can access, the rules that guide their behavior, and the tools they can use.

Understanding these capabilities helps you get the most out of agents by configuring them to match your workflows and preferences.

Capabilities in this section

• Slash Commands - Quick actions and saved prompts accessible by typing / in Agent Mode.

• Skills - Reusable, scoped instructions that teach agents how to perform specific tasks in your codebase.

• Planning - Turn agent requests into organized, editable plans that execute step-by-step with full visibility.

• Task Lists - Track complex workflows with automatic task lists that update progress in real time.

• Model Choice - Pick your preferred LLM from a curated set of top models, or let Warp choose the optimal one.

• Rules - Define global and project-level guidelines that shape agent behavior and responses.

• Full Terminal Use - Let the agent drive interactive terminal apps, seeing live output and running commands.

• Computer Use - Let agents interact with desktop environments by taking screenshots, clicking, typing, and controlling the GUI.

• MCP - Connect external data sources and tools to Warp's agents via the Model Context Protocol.

• Codebase Context - Let agents understand your codebase through semantic indexing of your Git-tracked files.

• Agent Profiles & Permissions - Control what permissions and autonomy agents have to run commands and apply changes.

• Web Search - Allow agents to search the web for up-to-date information.

Related

For hands-on agent interactions, see Local Agents.