- Getting started with sequence diagrams 🎥
- What is Whimsical?
- Getting started with docs
- Getting to know Whimsical - video guide 🎥
- Working with Whimsical's infinite canvas - video guide 🎥
- 5 ways to create a new file
- Getting started with flowcharts
- Getting started with mind maps
- Getting started with cards
- Getting started with wireframes
- How to create a new workspace
- How to use AI-assisted mind mapping
- Getting started with Whimsical AI
- Customizing file and folder icons
- Mentions in Whimsical files
- Customizing diagram shapes
- Getting started with sequence diagrams 🎥
- Commenting in Whimsical files
- Using sections on the Whimsical canvas
- Mentions in Whimsical files
- Customizing diagram shapes
- Sketch on the canvas with freehand drawing
- Annotating files for more detail
- Text-to-object pasting options
- Adding and displaying links in Whimsical files
- Linking to sections and objects
- How to draw a line
- How to filter by selected objects
- Presenting in Whimsical
- Voting on cards and sticky notes
- Using the timer in boards
- Working with the grid and auto-alignment
- Working with connectors
- Does Whimsical have cloud architecture icons?
- Using tables in Whimsical
- Using sticky notes in boards
- Optimizing performance in larger files
- Embedding external content into Whimsical
- Using spellcheck
- Setting custom thumbnails
- How overlays work in Wireframe mode
- Hiding cursors while collaborating
- Getting started with sequence diagrams 🎥
- Customizing file and folder icons
- How to draw a line
- How to filter by selected objects
- Does Whimsical have cloud architecture icons?
- How overlays work in Wireframe mode
- Moving and copying files
- Using Whimsical on mobile
- Does Whimsical have a dark mode?
- File version history
- Why are the colors of some elements toned down?
- Does Whimsical support offline mode?
- Teams, workspaces & sections explained
- Does Whimsical work on iPad?
- Free viewers commenting in workspaces
- Syntax highlighting in code blocks
- Whimsical desktop app
- Is Whimsical available in other languages?
- Inverting the zoom direction in Whimsical so it works more like Sketch
- Troubleshooting issues and reporting bugs
- How to add emojis
- Team FAQs
- How to restore files from Trash
- Searching in your Whimsical workspace
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- I've upgraded but still don't have access to the paid features
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- Reporting content in Whimsical
- Does Whimsical have an affiliate or referral program?
- Collaborating with others in real time
- Sharing files and managing access permissions
- Hiding cursors while collaborating
- Prevent new workspace creation
- How to create a new workspace
- Requesting file access
- Workspace discovery settings
- Sorting files and folders
- Changing workspace members' roles
- Setting up SAML session expiry
- Adding and removing members
- Creating and managing teams
- Requesting workspace editor access
- Linking between files
- Member roles in Whimsical
- How to delete a workspace
- How to upgrade your workspace
- Guest access
- Renaming your workspace
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- Embedding & integrating boards with Jira Issues
- Integrating Whimsical with Google Docs
- Embedding files in ClickUp views
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- Embedding Whimsical files
- Whimsical AI Diagrams for ChatGPT
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- Embedding files in Guru
- Embedding files in Trello
- Embedding & integrating boards in Notion
- Integrating Whimsical and Front
- Integrating Whimsical and GitHub
- Embedding files in Almanac
- Embedding files in Zendesk
- Support Whimsical embeds in your app with EmbedKit
- Whimsical previews and notifications in Slack
- Embedding files in Canva
- Integrating Whimsical and Linear
- Embedding files in Nuclino
- Embedding files in Monday
- Embedding files in Medium
- Embedding files in Slab
- Embedding files in Coda
- Setting up Two-factor Authentication (2FA)
- Prevent new workspace creation
- SAML SSO in Whimsical
- SAML SSO with Okta
- Setting up SAML session expiry
- SAML SSO with Auth0
- Whitelisting Whimsical domains
- SAML SSO with OneLogin
- SCIM provisioning with Groups in Okta
- SAML SSO with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
- Setting up SCIM with Okta
- SAML SSO with Google Workspace (previously G-Suite)
- Setting up SCIM with JumpCloud
- SAML SSO with other identity providers
- Setting up SCIM with Entra ID (Azure AD)
- Signing in with your Whimsical account on multiple devices
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Integrating Whimsical and GitHub
We show GitHub backlinks when you integrate your Whimsical account with GitHub. Backlinks are links or references from GitHub that point to files in Whimsical. For example, if someone mentions a Whimsical board or doc in their GitHub repository, this mention creates a backlink in the specific Whimsical file:
What are GitHub Backlinks?Link to this section
Once you install the GitHub Backlink integration to one or more repositories, Whimsical will begin automatically detecting Whimsical URLs and recording backlinks:
GitHub backlinks display an excerpt of text and, when possible, a small diff.
GitHub backlinks are created when a user in an integrated GitHub repository creates one of the following, containing a link to a Whimsical item in your workspace:
- A Pull Request
- An Issue
- A comment on a Pull Request, Issue, or Commit
What actions delete a backlink from GitHub?Link to this section
Editing the original GitHub item to remove a Whimsical link, or deleting the original item, will remove the backlink. The only exception is Commit Comments, which may still be visible as backlinks in Whimsical even after you delete them.
How do I install GitHub backlinks?Link to this section
1. As a workspace admin, go to https://whimsical.com/workspace/apps
2. Click Install next to the GitHub app:
3. Install on GitHub
You’ll be sent to GitHub, where you can select repositories or organizations to integrate. (If you’re not an admin for the repositories, you’ll need to "Install & Request" and an admin will need to approve your request).
4. Done!
Once you finish, you’ll be sent back to the Apps page, and GitHub will now appear under "Installed Apps."
Managing or removing the GitHub integration?Link to this section
As a workspace admin, go to https://whimsical.com/workspace/apps and click "Configure" under the GitHub app. You’ll be sent to the GitHub installation screen, where you can make changes to the configuration. You can:
- Remove the integration
- Change which repositories the integration reads from
What GitHub information does Whimsical store?Link to this section
When a backlink is created, we store:
- The text of the PR/Issue/Comment
- The URL of the PR/Issue/Comment
- The author's username
- For PRs, Issues, and comments about them: The title and number of the PR/Issue
- For comments on particular lines of code: The last few lines and the line number
Note:
- You only see backlinks on a note or doc if you are a direct owner (you won't see them on items shared with you or shared publicly)
- The GitHub integration is not available on the Starter Plan. It is available when you upgrade to Pro.
