CodeWhale v0.9.3 brings major workflow automation, a redesigned interface, and expanded model support. The month focused on multi-step task orchestration, unified provider management, and streamlined session control.
Workflow and Automation
- Workflow command and orchestration: The /workflow command lets you chain multi-step tasks with AI assistance, with expandable cards showing per-lane status tracking.
- Workflow files as slash commands: Save workflows as reusable slash commands that accept custom arguments for repeated automation patterns.
- Durable Lane and Fleet control: Interrupt, restart, and resume operations directly from the composer using CLI-style verbs.
- Approval rules and persistence: Save shell and file-write approvals as repository-scoped rules with complete-command matching to reduce repetitive confirmations.
Interface and Session Management
- Unified underwater interaction system: Redesigned interface replaces the legacy sidebar with a pre-session launch screen and streamlined model picker.
- Live context inspector: Alt+C shows token usage and system state without freezing your session.
- Session control rail and auto-resume: New sessions rail with archive projection and opt-in interactive auto-resume for better session continuity.
- Web browser client: Run CodeWhale locally on port 7878 with full thread and transcript management.
Models and Providers
- Expanded model support: Added Claude Sonnet 5, GPT-5.3 Codex, DeepSeek Flash with reasoning replay, MiniMax, and xAI OAuth providers.
- Unified skills and provider management: Single manager for package installation, conflict resolution, and dynamic provider switching without reloading.
Some other features were also released this month but are not listed here.