Overview
Whim offers multiple layout modes so you can focus on a single task or monitor several at once. Switch between layouts using the toolbar at the top of the workspace.Layout modes
Single
The default view. One task fills the entire workspace area, giving you maximum screen space for the terminal and task details. Best for: focused work on a single task, detailed code review, or when you need to see as much terminal output as possible.Split vertical
Two tasks displayed side by side. Each task gets half the workspace width. Best for: comparing two implementations, reviewing a task while referencing another, or monitoring a parent orchestrator alongside a child task.Split horizontal
Two tasks stacked top and bottom. Each task gets half the workspace height. Best for: wide-screen monitors where vertical space is more available, or when you want to see full-width terminal output from two tasks.Grid
Multiple tasks displayed in a responsive grid. The grid adjusts based on the number of open tasks and your screen size. Best for: monitoring several tasks at once, comparing multi-try results, or keeping an eye on an orchestrator’s children.Timeline
An activity feed showing events across all tasks in your workspace. Instead of terminal views, this layout presents a chronological stream of task creation, completion, status changes, and other workspace activity. Best for: getting a high-level overview of workspace activity, reviewing what happened while you were away, or tracking progress across many tasks.Switching layouts
Click the layout buttons in the workspace toolbar to switch between modes. The buttons show icons representing each layout:| Icon | Layout |
|---|---|
| Single rectangle | Single |
| Two vertical panels | Split vertical |
| Two horizontal panels | Split horizontal |
| Four-panel grid | Grid |
Managing tasks in layouts
Opening tasks
Click a task in the sidebar to open it in the current layout. In multi-pane layouts (split, grid), the task fills the next available slot or replaces the least recently focused pane.Drag-and-drop reordering
In the sidebar task list, drag tasks to reorder them manually. This is especially useful with manual sort mode to prioritize your most important tasks at the top.Pinning tasks
Pin important tasks to keep them at the top of your task list regardless of sort order:- Right-click a task and select Pin from the context menu
- Pinned tasks show a pin icon and always appear above unpinned tasks
- Drag pinned tasks to reorder them relative to each other
- Unpin by right-clicking and selecting Unpin
Pins are per-user — your pinned tasks don’t affect what other workspace members see.
Choosing the right layout
Single
You’re working closely with one task and need the full terminal view.
Split
You’re comparing two tasks or want to reference one while working in another.
Grid
You’re monitoring multiple concurrent tasks (e.g., multi-try or orchestrator children).
Timeline
You want a chronological overview of everything happening in your workspace.