# CodeWhale | Hunter Bown | Knowledge Base | Instagit

DeepSeek + MiMo coding agent in terminal

GitHub Stars: 36.6k

Repository: https://github.com/Hmbown/CodeWhale

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## Articles

### [How CodeWhale Securely Stores API Keys: Environment Variables and Encrypted Secrets](/Hmbown/CodeWhale/how-are-api-keys-securely-stored-by-codewhale)

Learn how CodeWhale securely stores API keys using environment variables for local development and encrypted Cloudflare Worker secrets for production. Never hard-coded.

- Tags: best-practices
- Published: 2026-06-02

### [How to Use NVIDIA NIM Hosted Models with CodeWhale: A Complete Configuration Guide](/Hmbown/CodeWhale/how-to-use-nvidia-nim-hosted-models-with-codewhale)

Configure NVIDIA NIM hosted models with CodeWhale for DeepSeek V4. Run LLMs via OpenAI-compatible chat completions using this comprehensive guide.

- Tags: how-to-guide
- Published: 2026-06-02

### [How to Use the DeepSeek Provider with CodeWhale: Complete Configuration Guide](/Hmbown/CodeWhale/how-to-use-deepseek-provider-with-codewhale)

Configure the DeepSeek provider with CodeWhale using our complete guide. Learn to set the base URL, model, and API key for seamless integration. Get started now!

- Tags: how-to-guide
- Published: 2026-06-02

### [How to Override CodeWhale Provider and Model Using Environment Variables](/Hmbown/CodeWhale/how-to-override-codewhale-provider-and-model-using-environment-variables)

Dynamically switch LLM backends and models in Hmbown/CodeWhale. Override CodeWhale provider and model using environment variables like CODEWHALE_PROVIDER and CODEWHALE_MODEL at runtime.

- Tags: how-to-guide
- Published: 2026-06-02

### [How to Override CodeWhale Provider and Model Using CLI Flags](/Hmbown/CodeWhale/how-to-override-codewhale-provider-and-model-using-cli-flags)

Learn to override CodeWhale provider and model using CLI flags without altering your config file. Seamlessly test different settings for single invocations.

- Tags: how-to-guide
- Published: 2026-06-02

### [How to Set Workspace-Scoped Configuration in CodeWhale: A Complete Guide](/Hmbown/CodeWhale/how-to-set-workspace-scoped-configuration-in-codewhale)

Learn how to set workspace-scoped configuration in CodeWhale. Discover methods for global and project-specific settings to optimize your workflow. Master CodeWhale config today.

- Tags: how-to-guide
- Published: 2026-06-02

### [How to Configure DeepSeek Provider in CodeWhale: Complete Setup Guide](/Hmbown/CodeWhale/how-to-configure-deepseek-provider-in-codewhale-config)

Configure the DeepSeek provider in CodeWhale by setting provider to deepseek in config.toml define base_url and populate the [providers.deepseek] table with your model and API key for seamless LLM routing.

- Tags: how-to-guide
- Published: 2026-06-02

### [CodeWhale Configuration File Locations and Precedence: Complete Guide](/Hmbown/CodeWhale/what-are-codewhale-configuration-file-locations-and-their-precedence)

Master CodeWhale configuration file locations and precedence. Learn how CLI args, env vars, project overlays, workspace entries, and global defaults interact for optimal settings.

- Tags: how-to-guide
- Published: 2026-06-02

### [How to Configure an API Key for CodeWhale Using `codewhale login`](/Hmbown/CodeWhale/how-to-configure-api-key-for-codewhale-using-codewhale-login)

Learn how to configure your API key for CodeWhale with the `codewhale login` command. Securely store your credentials in `~/.codewhale/config.toml` and the OS keyring.

- Tags: how-to-guide
- Published: 2026-06-02

### [CodeWhale First Run Setup: Installation, Authentication, and Verification Guide](/Hmbown/CodeWhale/how-to-perform-first-run-setup-for-codewhale)

Master CodeWhale installation and authentication. Follow this guide to set up, connect your API key, and verify your CodeWhale first run setup for seamless project integration.

- Tags: getting-started
- Published: 2026-06-02

### [How to Configure HTTP/HTTPS Proxy for CodeWhale Installation](/Hmbown/CodeWhale/how-to-configure-httphttps-proxy-for-codewhale-installation)

Learn to configure HTTP/HTTPS proxy for CodeWhale installation by exporting shell environment variables. Route network traffic through your corporate proxy seamlessly.

- Tags: how-to-guide
- Published: 2026-06-02

### [How to Make CodeWhale Install Failures Non-Fatal](/Hmbown/CodeWhale/how-to-make-codewhale-install-failures-non-fatal)

Learn how to make CodeWhale install failures non-fatal in your repository. Continue processing and get a full summary even if some skills fail. Fix installation issues efficiently.

- Tags: how-to-guide
- Published: 2026-06-02

### [How to Skip the CodeWhale Installer Download: 6 Alternative Methods](/Hmbown/CodeWhale/how-to-skip-codewhale-installer-download)

Skip the CodeWhale installer download using npm, Homebrew, Cargo, Docker, or building from source. Discover 6 alternative methods to bypass the zip archive for faster setup.

- Tags: how-to-guide
- Published: 2026-06-02

### [How to Use a Mirror for CodeWhale Release Assets During Installation](/Hmbown/CodeWhale/how-to-use-a-mirror-for-codewhale-release-assets-during-installation)

Learn how to set the DEEPSEEK_TUI_RELEASE_BASE_URL environment variable to use a mirror for CodeWhale release assets during installation. Redirect binary downloads from GitHub Releases easily.

- Tags: how-to-guide
- Published: 2026-06-02

### [How to Build CodeWhale from Source for Unsupported Platforms: A Complete Guide](/Hmbown/CodeWhale/how-to-build-codewhale-from-source-for-unsupported-platforms)

Build CodeWhale from source for unsupported platforms. Install Rust, add your target triple, and compile with Cargo or use cross for automated cross-compilation. Complete guide available.

- Tags: how-to-guide
- Published: 2026-06-02

### [CodeWhale Prebuilt Binaries Supported Platforms: Complete OS and Architecture Guide](/Hmbown/CodeWhale/what-platforms-are-supported-by-codewhale-prebuilt-binaries)

Explore CodeWhale prebuilt binaries supported platforms including Linux x64 ARM64 RISC-V64 macOS x64 ARM64 and Windows x64. Get swift installation via npm or GitHub releases.

- Tags: architecture
- Published: 2026-06-02

### [How the CodeWhale Binary Download Process Works: NPM Wrapper & GitHub Releases](/Hmbown/CodeWhale/how-does-codewhale-binary-download-process-work)

Understand the CodeWhale binary download process. Learn how the npm-wrapper fetches platform-specific artifacts from GitHub Releases, verifies checksums, and caches them on your machine.

- Tags: internals
- Published: 2026-06-02

### [What Commands Are Exposed After CodeWhale npm Installation: Complete CLI Guide](/Hmbown/CodeWhale/what-commands-are-exposed-after-codewhale-npm-installation)

Discover the CLI commands revealed after CodeWhale npm installation. Explore codewhale, codew, and codewhale-tui in this comprehensive guide to enhance your workflow.

- Tags: how-to-guide
- Published: 2026-06-02

### [How to Install CodeWhale Globally via npm: Complete Setup Guide](/Hmbown/CodeWhale/how-to-install-codewhale-globally-via-npm)

Install CodeWhale globally with npm using a simple command. Our guide ensures a smooth setup by automatically downloading necessary binaries for your platform. Get started now.

- Tags: how-to-guide
- Published: 2026-06-02