10 Coding Features You Should Know

10 Coding Features You Should Know in Warp

If you didn’t already know, you can code directly in Warp.

Warp includes a full set of features that make editing, reviewing, and navigating your codebase far easier than in a traditional dev tool.

Let’s walk through the 10 core features you need to know to get started.

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1. Search for Files

Open the Command Palette:

• Mac: Cmd + P

• Windows/Linux: Ctrl + Shift + P

Then press:

• Mac: Cmd + O

• Windows/Linux: Ctrl + O

From here, you can search and open any file in your project — no need to cd around or remember long paths.

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2. Tabbed File Viewer

When you open files, Warp shows them in tabs rather than split panes. This keeps your workspace clean while still allowing you to switch quickly between multiple files.

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3. Full Editor Support

You can edit code directly inside Warp — just like any modern editor.

No need for memorized shortcuts:

• Click and type normally

• Highlight, copy, paste, or undo using familiar shortcuts

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4. Find and Replace

Warp supports full find and replace with:

• Regular expressions

• Multi-cursor editing

• Replace-all

• Preserve-case rules

These features make renaming variables or refactoring code fast and consistent.

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5. Syntax Highlighting

Warp supports syntax highlighting for dozens of languages and frameworks. It appears both in:

• Agent-generated diffs

• The file editor view

This makes it easy to visually scan code at a glance.

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6. Linked File References

When Warp’s agent references a file, it automatically links to the exact line of code. Clicking the link opens that file at that line inside Warp — perfect for tracing logic or verifying changes.

⚙️ Tip: In Settings → Features, set Warp as your default editor for these file links so they open directly in Warp.

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7. Code Review Panel

Warp provides a dedicated review panel summarizing all files and diffs touched by an agent. You can:

• Review and approve changes

• Edit them inline

• Reference diffs in your next prompt

This reduces hallucinations and keeps agents grounded in your actual code.

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8. Code Snippet References

When Warp explains something about your codebase, it surfaces the exact code snippet. You can attach that snippet as fresh context for your next prompt.

PROMPT HERE: (INSERT PROMPT USED TO ATTACH CODE SNIPPET)

This keeps token usage lean and the agent’s focus sharp.

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9. Codebase Indexing

Warp can automatically index your repositories for faster, more context-aware responses. This makes it easier for agents to:

• Summarize large codebases

• Fix bugs

• Handle refactors intelligently

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10. File Tree View

Click the file-tree icon in Warp to browse your entire repo and open any file with a single click.