Warp terminal on WSL is AMAZING

If you’re a developer working with Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), prepare to be amazed by Warp Terminal. My journey with Warp began by following the footsteps of @ljtruong, updating Ubuntu, and ensuring all packages were up to date. The real magic started when I downloaded and installed the Warp Terminal.

Installation: A Breeze
The process was straightforward. I grabbed the .deb file directly from Warp’s official download page and installed it within WSL using the following command:

sudo dpkg -i warp-terminal_<latest_version>.deb

Execution: Smooth and Seamless
Running Warp Terminal was as simple as setting a couple of environment variables. I added these lines to my ~/.bash_profile:

export WARP_ENABLE_WAYLAND=1
export MESA_D3D12_DEFAULT_ADAPTER_NAME=NVIDIA
export BROWSER=google-chrome

With these variables set, launching Warp Terminal was just a matter of typing warp-terminal into the console.

Authentication: Secured and Swift
To obtain the authentication token, I installed Google Chrome in WSL. Downloading and installing Chrome was a quick two-step process:

wget https://dl.google.com/linux/direct/google-chrome-stable_current_amd64.deb
sudo apt -y install ./google-chrome-stable_current_amd64.deb

After setting Chrome as the default browser and adding export BROWSER=google-chrome to my profile config, I logged into Warp’s remote login page. A few clicks later, Warp Terminal synced with the authentication token, and I was ready to go.

The Result: Beyond Expectations
The result was nothing short of spectacular. Warp Terminal on WSL is not just another terminal; it’s a testament to how seamless development on Windows can be. It’s fast, it’s efficient, and it integrates flawlessly with the graphical environment, thanks to the Wayland support.

For developers looking to streamline their workflow, Warp Terminal is a must-try. It’s not just a tool; it’s an experience that elevates your coding sessions to new heights.

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