“The terminal still matters”: Amp rebuilds its CLI for an agentic future beyond the command line

Amp is redesigning its command-line interface (CLI) to better support autonomous AI agents in software development. This update reflects a shift towards agent-based workflows beyond traditional command-line use. The change aims to integrate AI agents more seamlessly into developer environments.

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Amp's new Neo CLI brings remote control, plugins, and compaction to AI coding agents, as the industry debates whether the terminal or cloud becomes the primary interface.

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