How to: Edit Agent Code in Warp

Warp lets you see, edit, and refine AI-generated code diffs directly within the app. This makes debugging and bug-fix workflows fast, transparent, and interactive.

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1. Starting an Agent Task

When you start an agent task, Warp:

1. Uses your prompt and context

2. Builds a task list

3. Searches across your codebase using tools like:

   • Grep

   • Codebase embeddings

   • Semantic search

Warp shows progress step-by-step, including what it’s searching and which files are being modified.

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2. Reviewing Diffs

Warp generates diffs for every proposed change. You can:

• Accept changes

• Refine them with a follow-up prompt (Cmd + R)

• Or directly edit the code in the inline editor view

This editor view works like a lightweight IDE — perfect for quick corrections before applying.

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3. Applying or Skipping Changes

Once you’re happy with a diff:

• Click Apply Changes to accept it

• Or Fast-Forward to let Warp automatically continue the rest of the fix sequence

You can control this level of autonomy globally in Settings → AI → Autonomy.

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4. Compiling and Verifying Fixes

After applying changes, you can immediately test your build, like:

cargo run

Warp monitors compilation, verifies results, and runs post-checks automatically.

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5. Visual Verification

In this example, the bug involved a checkbox not being honored in the UI. After the agent’s fix:

• The checkbox logic now works as intended

• The model picker toggles correctly

• The UI behaves as expected