Documentation Index
Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.whim.run/llms.txt
Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
Authentication
Each provider has a different auth method. During alpha, Claude and Codex are the supported providers. CCR + OpenRouter is managed by Whim and will not require setup once it launches.CCR + OpenRouter
Coming soon. CCR + OpenRouter is currently disabled during alpha.
Claude Subscription
Get your OAuth token
- The settings panel shows when your token was created and last used
- Paste a new token to replace the existing one
- Clear the field and save to disconnect
Codex Subscription
Enter the device code
Whim displays a device code and a link to the OpenAI verification page. Open
the link in your browser.
Device codes expire quickly. If it expires before you finish, click Sign in
to ChatGPT again.
Connection status
| Indicator | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Green dot - Connected | Authenticated and ready |
| Grey dot - Not connected | Needs setup |
| Spinner - Checking | Verifying connection |
CCR + OpenRouter is platform-managed, so it currently appears connected.
During alpha it is still unavailable and cannot be selected.
Workspace and user defaults
Workspace defaults (admin)
Go to Settings > Workspace > Defaults to configure for all members:- Default provider and model
- Permission mode
- Fast mode
- Reasoning effort
User defaults
Go to Settings > My Defaults to override workspace defaults for your tasks only. User defaults take precedence over workspace defaults. Per-task settings override both.Provider-specific settings
| Setting | CCR + OpenRouter | Claude | Codex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Coming soon | Yes | Yes |
| Permission mode | Coming soon | Yes | Yes |
| Fast mode | No | Yes | Yes (native GPT models) |
| Reasoning effort | No | Yes (Low/Medium/High/Max) | Yes (Low/Medium/High/xhigh) |
Fast mode
Fast mode tells the provider to prioritize response speed. Useful for straightforward tasks - simple edits, boilerplate, quick fixes.| Provider | Effect | Supported models |
|---|---|---|
| Claude | Enables fast output mode in Claude settings | All Claude models |
| Codex | Sets service_tier=fast | Native GPT models |
| CCR | Not available | - |
Fast mode for Claude uses the same model and does not change reasoning effort.
Use Reasoning effort below to control Claude’s
--effort level.- Per task - toggle when creating a task
- User default - Settings > My Defaults
- Workspace default - Settings > Workspace > Defaults
Codex has fast mode enabled by default for GPT 5.5. Claude has fast mode
disabled by default.
Reasoning effort
Reasoning effort is available for both Claude and Codex. Fast mode is a
separate control.
Claude
| Level | Best for | Supported models |
|---|---|---|
| Low | Simple, well-defined tasks | All Claude models |
| Medium | General coding work | All Claude models |
| High | Complex tasks needing deeper analysis | All Claude models |
| Max | Extended thinking on the hardest problems | Claude Opus 4.6 and Claude Opus 4.6 (1M) only |
Claude reasoning effort controls the
--effort flag passed to the Claude CLI.
When unset, Claude uses its own default behavior.Codex
| Level | Best for | Supported models |
|---|---|---|
| Low | Simple, well-defined tasks | All Codex models |
| Medium | Moderate tasks, some reasoning helpful | All Codex models |
| High | Complex tasks benefiting from deeper analysis | All Codex models |
| xhigh | Difficult problems - complex debugging, architecture, multi-file refactors | GPT 5.5, GPT 5.4, GPT 5.3 Codex, GPT 5.2 Codex |
GPT 5.1 Codex Mini and GPT 5.3 Codex Spark top out at High.
Speed vs quality reference
For Claude, fast mode and reasoning effort are separate controls. For Codex,
fast mode is separate and applies only to native GPT models.
| Configuration | Speed | Quality | CU impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Haiku 4.5 + fast mode | Fastest (Claude) | Good | Least container time |
| Claude Sonnet 4.5 + high effort | Moderate | High | Moderate |
| Claude Opus 4.6 + max effort | Slowest | Highest | Most container time |
| Codex GPT 5.5 + fast mode + low reasoning | Fastest (Codex) | Lower | Least container time |
| Codex GPT 5.5 + xhigh reasoning | Slower | Highest (GPT) | More container time |
Troubleshooting
Claude token shows 'Not connected' after saving
Claude token shows 'Not connected' after saving
Your OAuth token may have expired. Run
claude setup-token locally to
generate a fresh token and paste it in Whim.Codex device code expired
Codex device code expired
Device codes are time-limited. Click Sign in to ChatGPT again to
generate a new one.
Tasks fail immediately after switching providers
Tasks fail immediately after switching providers
Verify the provider is connected (green dot) before setting it as your
default. Existing tasks keep the provider they were started with.
My user defaults aren't taking effect
My user defaults aren't taking effect
User defaults only apply to new tasks. Check Settings > My Defaults (not
workspace defaults) and verify the provider is connected.

