# Dashboard Overview

Navigate and understand the OpenClaw Gateway interface.

## Dashboard Layout

```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ ≡ OpenClaw    Chat    ⚙️ 🔔 👤              │  ← Header
├────────┬────────────────────────────────────┤
│ Chat   │                                     │
│ Control│    Main Content Area                │
│  ↓     │    (varies by section)              │
│ Overview│                                    │
│ Channels│                                    │
│ ...    │                                    │
└────────┴────────────────────────────────────┘
       ↑
   Sidebar Navigation
```

## Header Elements

| Element             | Function                            |
| ------------------- | ----------------------------------- |
| **☰ Menu**          | Collapse/expand sidebar             |
| **OpenClaw**        | Brand/logo                          |
| **Current Section** | Page title (e.g., "Chat")           |
| **Version**         | Agent version (e.g., "dev")         |
| **Health**          | Status indicator (OK/Warning/Error) |
| **Settings**        | ⚙️ Quick settings access            |
| **Notifications**   | 🔔 Alerts and messages              |
| **User**            | 👤 Account menu                     |

## Sidebar Sections

### Primary

| Section     | Purpose                        |
| ----------- | ------------------------------ |
| **Chat**    | Direct conversation with agent |
| **Control** | Expandable submenu             |

### Control Submenu

| Section       | Purpose                        |
| ------------- | ------------------------------ |
| **Overview**  | Agent status and health        |
| **Channels**  | Messaging platform connections |
| **Instances** | Deployment and runtime info    |
| **Sessions**  | Active conversations           |
| **Usage**     | Resource metrics               |

### Automation

| Section       | Purpose         |
| ------------- | --------------- |
| **Cron Jobs** | Scheduled tasks |

### Management

| Section    | Purpose                     |
| ---------- | --------------------------- |
| **Agents** | Sub-agent management        |
| **Skills** | Install/extend capabilities |
| **Nodes**  | Connected devices           |

### System

| Section       | Purpose               |
| ------------- | --------------------- |
| **Config**    | Environment variables |
| **Debug**     | Diagnostic tools      |
| **Logs**      | System logs           |
| **Resources** | File system           |
| **Docs**      | Documentation         |

## Main Content Area

Changes based on selected section:

### Chat View

* Message history
* Input box with formatting help
* Send/New session buttons

### Overview View

* Status cards
* Metrics and stats
* Quick actions

### Settings Views

* Configuration forms
* Toggle switches
* Save/Reset buttons

## Navigation Tips

### Keyboard Shortcuts

| Shortcut        | Action                 |
| --------------- | ---------------------- |
| `⌘/Ctrl + B`    | Toggle sidebar         |
| `Enter`         | Send message (in Chat) |
| `Shift + Enter` | New line (in Chat)     |

### Collapsing Sidebar

Click **☰** or drag edge to:

* Collapse: Show icons only
* Expand: Show full labels
* More screen space for content

### Breadcrumbs

Some sections show navigation path:

```
Agents > brick-agos-claw-1 > Settings
```

## Status Indicators

### Health Badge

| Color     | Status  | Action              |
| --------- | ------- | ------------------- |
| 🟢 Green  | OK      | None                |
| 🟡 Yellow | Warning | Check details       |
| 🔴 Red    | Error   | Immediate attention |

### Connection Status

Shows in header:

* Online/offline indicator
* Reconnect button if needed

## Customizing the Dashboard

### Theme

Current: Dark mode (default)

Future: Light mode option

### Layout

Sidebar can be:

* Fixed (always visible)
* Collapsible (icons only)
* Hidden (full width content)

## Common Workflows

### Daily Monitoring

```
Overview → Check health
Usage → Review costs
Logs → Check for errors
```

### Adding Features

```
Skills → Browse
Skills → Install
Channels → Configure
```

### Troubleshooting

```
Logs → Search errors
Debug → Test components
Chat → Verify responses
```

## Mobile Access

Dashboard is responsive:

* Sidebar collapses to hamburger menu
* Touch-friendly controls
* Simplified views

## Tips for New Users

1. **Start with Chat** - Test your agent directly
2. **Check Overview** - Monitor health and status
3. **Explore Skills** - Extend capabilities
4. **Review Usage** - Track costs

## Getting Help

In-dashboard support:

* **Docs** section
* **Debug** tools
* Contextual help (ℹ️ icons)

External:

* AGOS Cloud platform support
* OpenClaw documentation

## Next Steps

→ [Chat with Your Agent](/agos/agos-cloud/agent/chat.md) to start interacting


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