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⚡ Warp Developer Relations Strategy

Building the Future of Terminal Development

2026 Community Growth Plan

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Our Mission

Create a thriving ecosystem of developers building innovative tools, extensions, and applications with Warp

Why DevRel Matters

  • Community-driven innovation
  • Accelerate ecosystem growth
  • Developer education & support
  • Open-source collaboration

Developer Programs

🎓 Warp Academy (NEW)
🏠 Startup Program
💼 Co-working & Office Hours
🎓 Weekly Workshops
🏆 Monthly Hackathons
💰 Bounty System
💡 Grant Program
🛒 MCP Marketplace

🏠 Startup Program

Program Details

  • Location: San Francisco, CA
  • Duration: 3-6 months
  • Housing: Fully provided
  • Stipend: Living expenses covered

Focus Areas

  • MCP server development
  • Open-source contributions
  • Extension building
  • Community engagement
Goal: 12 residents per year building foundational ecosystem tools

💼 Co-working & Office Hours

In-Person (SF)

Every Tuesday

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM PT

Warp HQ

Virtual

Every Thursday

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM PT

Discord / Zoom

What You Get

✓ Direct access to Warp engineers | ✓ Code reviews | ✓ Architecture guidance | ✓ Community networking

🎓 Weekly Workshops

52

Workshops per year

MCP Development Track

From basics to advanced patterns

Warp Power User Track

Maximize your productivity

Extension Development Track

Build and publish extensions

Format: 90 minutes | Live coding | Q&A | Recorded & archived

🏆 Quarterly Hackathons

Format

48-hour virtual hackathons

Once per quarter (4 per year)

Prize Pool

$50K+

per hackathon

Categories

MCP Servers | Extensions | Integrations | AI Tools | Design

Expected Impact: 200+ projects per year | Larger prizes & intensive mentorship

🎉 Monthly Meetups

Connect, learn, and share with the Warp community

Format

  • Third Tuesday each month
  • 2 hours (6-8pm local time)
  • Hybrid: In-person (SF) + Virtual
  • Free food & drinks (in-person)

What to Expect

  • Main presentation & demos
  • Lightning talks (5 min each)
  • Hands-on workshops
  • Networking & Q&A
Topics: Getting Started | Power User Tips | MCP Development | AI Features | Community Showcase

💰 Bounty System

Get paid for valuable contributions to the Warp ecosystem

MCP Servers

$500 - $5,000

Extensions

$300 - $2,000

Integrations

$400 - $3,000

Tutorials

$200 - $1,500

Browse → Claim → Build → Submit → Get Paid

💡 Grant Program

$5,000 - $50,000

per project

🔬 Research & Innovation

Advanced terminal tech research

🛠️ Developer Tools

Ambitious tool development

🎓 Educational Projects

Learning platforms & courses

🌍 Accessibility

Making Warp more inclusive

Review Cycles: Quarterly (Mar, Jun, Sep, Dec)

🛒 MCP Marketplace

Curated, secure platform for MCP servers and Warp extensions

🔍 Discovery

Browse by category, search, filter

⚡ One-Click Install

Seamless installation experience

🛡️ Security First

All servers audited & verified

⭐ Community Driven

Ratings, reviews, trending

Goal: 500+ verified servers | 10,000+ monthly installs

📅 2026 Timeline

Q1 2026

  • Launch all 8 programs
  • First residency cohort
  • Weekly workshops begin

Q2 2026

  • MCP Marketplace beta launch
  • 100+ bounties published
  • First grant cycle complete

Q3 2026

  • Marketplace general availability
  • 500+ MCP servers published
  • Community of 10,000+

Q4 2026

  • Year-end showcase
  • Ecosystem maturity
  • Plan 2026 expansion

📈 30-60-90 Day Implementation Plan

Phased rollout strategy for all 8 programs

Days 1-30: Foundation

Launch: Office Hours, Workshops, Bounties

Goal: 100+ community members

Budget: $50K

Days 31-60: Expansion

Launch: Meetups, Grants, Hackathon

Goal: 500+ community members

Budget: $120K

Days 61-90: Scale

Launch: Startup Program, Marketplace

Goal: 1,000+ community members

Budget: $80K

Total 90-Day Budget: $250K | Team: 3 FTE + engineering support

🎓 Warp Academy (NEW)

Enterprise training, certifications, and structured learning

For Individuals

  • 4 certification levels
  • Structured learning paths
  • Monthly webinars (free)
  • Self-paced courses

For Enterprise

  • Custom training programs
  • 30-day onboarding
  • Team dashboards
  • LMS integration
Goal: 1,000+ certified developers in Year 1

🚀 Warplets (Coming Soon)

Ephemeral cloud development environments with Warp pre-installed

Key Features

  • Auto-Warpify: No manual setup, instant Warp experience
  • Multi-cloud: Deploy to AWS, GCP, Azure, DigitalOcean
  • Warp Drive Integration: Auto-sync workflows & prompts
  • Template Marketplace: Python, Node, ML, DevOps, etc.
  • Auto-destroy: Cost control with configurable timeouts
One command: warp deploy --template python-ml

🔌 Warp Ecosystem

12+

Official Integrations

AI & Agents

Claude, GPT-5, Gemini

Dev Tools

Docker, VS Code, JetBrains, GitHub

Productivity

Raycast, n8n, Warp Drive

Cloud

Kubernetes, Warplets

Growing: 300+ MCP servers | 1,000+ workflows | Open API

👥 Community Dashboard

Current Metrics

  • 1,247 active developers
  • 356 MCP servers published
  • $245K paid in bounties
  • 892 certifications earned

Engagement

  • Leaderboards & recognition
  • Real-time activity feed
  • Monthly events calendar
  • Social: Slack, Discord, Twitter
Join: go.warp.dev/join-preview | discord.com/invite/warpdotdev

📊 SWOT Analysis

Warp's competitive positioning in the AI coding assistant market

💪 Strengths

  • Terminal-native architecture
  • Mixed-model AI (GPT, Claude, Gemini)
  • Full lifecycle access
  • 300+ MCP servers ecosystem

🚀 Opportunities

  • Windows support (3-5x TAM)
  • Enterprise growth ($50K-500K ACV)
  • Warplets (cloud dev environments)
  • MCP Marketplace monetization

⚠️ Weaknesses

  • No Windows support (critical)
  • Terminal-only friction
  • Pricing complexity
  • Claims need validation

⚡ Threats

  • GitHub Copilot (Microsoft)
  • Cursor IDE ($400M valuation)
  • Claude Code (best model)
  • Open source alternatives

🎯 2026 Strategic Priorities

Based on SWOT analysis - Critical success factors

Immediate Actions (0-3 months)

  • Windows Support: Beta Q1, GA Q2 2026 (non-negotiable)
  • Simplify Pricing: Flat $20/month tier to match Cursor
  • Independent Benchmarks: Partner with Stanford/MIT for validation
  • IDE Integration POC: VS Code extension with Warp terminal

Market Opportunity

TAM: $4B annually (16.8M developers)

Target: $200M ARR in 3 years

Competitive Edge

Differentiation: Terminal-first + Full lifecycle

Strategy: Platform-agnostic, enterprise-ready

📊 Success Metrics

Community Growth

10,000+ active developers

MCP Servers

500+ published & verified

Workshop Attendance

5,000+ total attendees

Grant Projects

20+ funded projects

Bounty Completions

200+ bounties claimed

Hackathon Projects

500+ submissions

🎯 Key Performance Indicators

Data-driven measurement framework with proven benchmarks

North Star Metrics

  • Active Community: 10K members (Year 1)
  • Developer Adoption: 10K new users
  • Ecosystem Value: 1K contributions
  • Retention Rate: 70%/55%/45% (30/60/90d)
  • NPS Score: 50+ by Year 1

Proven Benchmarks

✅ 70 projects delivered (41 bounties paid)

✅ 10,000+ views on educational content

✅ 3 residencies (32 guests, 12 days)

✅ 80% completion rate (last cohort)

Target ROI: 5:1 value created to investment | Reporting: Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly

💵 Budget Allocation

Residency: 25%
Grants: 30%
Hackathons: 20%
Bounties: 15%
Operations: 10%

Total Annual Investment: Significant commitment to community growth

🚀 Join Us

Be part of building the future of terminal development

Apply to Residency Attend Workshops Claim Bounties Submit Grant

Contact: devrel@warp.dev | Discord: #devrel

Website: warp.dev | Docs: docs.warp.dev

Thank You!

Let's build the future together

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