Warp 2026.05.18: hand off local Warp Agent conversations to the cloud
Warp’s 2026.05.18 release adds a new feature to hand off local Warp Agent conversations to the cloud, plus improvements to Cloud Mode navigation and stability.
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Warp’s 2026.05.18 release adds a new Cloud Mode workflow: you can now hand off local Warp Agent conversations to the cloud. (https://docs.warp.dev/changelog/2026/)
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Hand off local conversations to Cloud Mode
Warp lists “You can now hand off local Warp Agent conversations to the cloud” as a new feature in 2026.05.18. (https://docs.warp.dev/changelog/2026/)
Cloud Mode navigation and workflow improvements (selection)
Warp also notes a set of Cloud Mode improvements, including:
- cloud conversations now accessible via
/conversations, - opening a cloud agent conversation attaches to an existing session when available, and
- Cloud Mode initial runs automatically retry after completing GitHub authentication.
(https://docs.warp.dev/changelog/2026/)
Sources
- Warp changelog (2026): https://docs.warp.dev/changelog/2026/
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