warpdotdev / warpdotdev/warp

[wish] Set proper focus to the input section when I switch back to the app

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Describe the solution you'd like?

When I switch back to Warp using Cmd+Tab on macOS, I want to tap the Arrow-Up key to get the last "prompt" and then hit Enter. But the "widget focus" is kind of random when I activate the app. Often I have to click the small input area at the bottom of the window to be able to interact.

I want the keyboard input to be always focused in the "input area". Whenever I click the Warp window or switch to it — I want to be able to instantly type (or use the keys like Arrow-Up). ALWAYS.

I love the "sections", the fact that I can easily copy the output of the last command. But I don't want to target-click the "active" part of the terminal to be able to input. Whenever I switch to another app and back — I want to JUST TYPE or use arrow keys.

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.

It drives me crazy that often, when I use another app and then switch to Warp (using Cmd+Tab on macOS), I cannot "JUST TYPE" (or use stuff like Arrow Up to RE-RUN the last command). Instead, I have to click the "input area" at the bottom of the window.

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How important is this feature to you?

5 (Can't work without it!)

Warp Internal (ignore) - linear-label:39cc6478-1249-4ee7-950b-c428edfeecd1

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Research direction

No source files, tests, or entry points are named in the issue. Reproduce the focus loss on macOS when returning to Warp with Cmd+Tab or clicking the window, then trace the desktop input-focus handling; done means typing and Arrow-Up work immediately after returning without clicking the input area.

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Assessment

Tech stack
macos, rust
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
48/100

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