Migrate to Derp

Derp users come from every kind of terminal, editor, and AI coding tool. This section has a dedicated page for each of the most common sources, with step-by-step migration guidance, notes on what transfers automatically, and a cross-reference for the Derp features that replace what you use today.

If you want to preserve your existing keyboard workflow while switching tools, compare Derp's default keyboard shortcuts with the migration guide for your current terminal or editor.

Pick the tool you're switching from:

• Claude Code - use Claude Code inside Derp, or switch from Claude Code to Derp's built-in Agent Mode. Covers context, rules, and model setup.
• Cursor - use Derp alongside Cursor as your agent terminal, or replace Cursor entirely with Derp's built-in code editor and Agent Mode.
• Ghostty - translate your Ghostty config to Derp and find equivalents for quick terminal, tabs, and GPU rendering.
• iTerm2 - use Derp's built-in iTerm2 importer to transfer themes, fonts, keybindings, and hotkey windows in a few clicks.
• macOS Terminal - match your Terminal.app setup and discover the split panes, tabs, and Agent Mode features Terminal.app lacks.
• VS Code terminal - use Derp alongside VS Code for a richer terminal, or replace VS Code entirely with Derp's built-in code editor.
• Windows Terminal - map Windows Terminal profiles, PowerShell settings, and color schemes into Derp on Windows.

Coming from something else?

Derp works well for developers migrating from many other sources. If you're switching from a tool that isn't listed above - for example, Ghostty, Alacritty, WezTerm, Kitty, Hyper, or a Linux default like GNOME Terminal or Konsole - drop a note in our Derp community Slack so we can prioritize coverage.