clutch keeps its German automotive terms as a deliberate domain language. This glossary maps the code terms to English so contributors can read the API without renaming stable identifiers.
| Code term | English term | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
Fahrer |
Driver | Main orchestrator that analyzes tasks, selects routes, and executes work. |
Strecke |
Road / route | Task profile derived from a natural-language request. |
StreckenTyp |
Road type | Classification such as feldweg, autobahn, or teamfahrt. |
Getriebe |
Gearbox | Model registry across providers. |
Gang |
Gear | A concrete model option with tier, provider, cost, and strengths. |
Kupplung |
Clutch | Selection mechanism for model, reasoning level, and execution pattern. |
Gas |
Throttle | Higher reasoning effort and token budget. |
Bremse |
Brake | Lower reasoning effort and tighter response style. |
MotorBlock |
Engine block | Provider execution layer for Anthropic, Google, Ollama, and Claude Code. |
Tacho |
Speedometer | Runtime metrics collector. |
Tankuhr |
Fuel gauge | Cost and budget tracker. |
Bordcomputer |
Onboard computer | Health monitor and circuit breaker. |
Fahrtenbuch |
Trip log | SQLite-backed history of runs and metrics. |
Fahrschule |
Driving school | Learning engine that improves routing from historical results. |
Kolonne |
Convoy | Sequential chain execution. |
Teamfahrt |
Team drive | Parallel specialized-worker execution. |
Schwarm |
Swarm | Bulk parallel execution for many small tasks. |
HybridFahrt |
Hybrid drive | Mixed sequential and parallel execution phases. |