Audience
AI-native developers and software teams that need cloud-based, collaborative, parallel coding-agent workspaces with isolated branches and live terminals
About Whim
Whim is a cloud dev workspace for running AI coding agents at the speed of thought. It lets developers run AI coding agents like Claude Code and Codex in isolated cloud containers instead of running them locally on a laptop. Each task gets its own sandboxed Ubuntu environment with full shell access, git branch isolation, and real-time terminal streaming, allowing developers and teams to use AI coding agents in daily workflows with parallelism, collaboration, and zero local setup. Users can connect a repo, write a prompt, and the AI agent starts working in a secure cloud container accessible from any device. Multiple tasks can run simultaneously, making it possible to try different approaches, work on separate features, or let an orchestrator coordinate a squad of agents without them stepping on each other’s toes. Whim supports Claude and GPT models through native CLI runtimes, with additional models planned through OpenRouter.
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Pricing
Starting Price:
$50 per month
Free Version:
Free Version available.
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Whim
Founded: 2026
United States
www.whim.run/
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Whim Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What kinds of users and organization types does Whim work with?
Whim works with these users and organization types: Mid Size Business, Small Business, Enterprise, Freelance, Nonprofit, Government, and Startup.
Q: What languages does Whim support in their product?
Whim supports these languages: English.
Q: What kind of support options does Whim offer?
Whim offers support via online.
Q: What other applications or services does Whim integrate with?
Whim integrates with: Claude Code, Model Context Protocol (MCP), OpenAI Codex, and OpenRouter.
Q: What type of training does Whim provide?
Whim provides training in the form of documentation.
Q: How much does Whim cost?
Pricing for Whim starts at $50 per month.
