Dashboard
Clawdbot provides a browser-based dashboard for visual management and monitoring of your AI assistant.
Access the Dashboard
By default, the dashboard runs locally:
http://127.0.0.1:18789/Open this address in your browser after ensuring the gateway is running.
Main Features
Session Management
- View all active sessions
- Monitor conversations in real-time
- Manually reset or end sessions
- View session history and token usage
Channel Status
- View connection status for each channel
- WhatsApp QR code pairing
- Channel reconnection and diagnostics
- Message statistics and analytics
Agent Configuration
- Manage multiple AI agents
- Configure agent binding rules
- Adjust sandbox settings
- Tool permission management
Log Viewer
- Real-time log streaming
- Filter by level
- Error diagnostics
- Export logs
Secure Access
Local Access
By default, the dashboard binds to 127.0.0.1 only, accessible only from localhost.
Remote Access
For remote access, use these secure methods:
1. Tailscale VPN (Recommended)
{
gateway: {
bind: "0.0.0.0:18789",
token: "your-secure-token"
}
}Then access via Tailscale IP.
2. SSH Tunnel
ssh -L 18789:127.0.0.1:18789 user@your-serverThen access http://127.0.0.1:18789/
Token Authentication
Enable token authentication for enhanced security:
{
gateway: {
token: "your-secure-token"
}
}Or set via environment variable:
export CLAWDBOT_GATEWAY_TOKEN="your-secure-token"Keyboard Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Function |
|---|---|
Ctrl + K | Quick search |
Ctrl + L | Clear logs |
Ctrl + R | Refresh status |
Escape | Close modal |
WebSocket Connection
The dashboard communicates with the gateway via WebSocket:
ws://127.0.0.1:18789/wsConnection protocol:
- Request:
{type:"req", id, method, params} - Response:
{type:"res", id, ok, payload|error}
Troubleshooting
Cannot Access Dashboard
- Confirm gateway is running:
clawdbot status - Check if port is in use:
lsof -i :18789 - View gateway logs:
clawdbot logs --follow
Connection Drops
- Check network connection
- Confirm token is correct
- Check browser console for errors
Next Steps
- Core Concepts - Understand Clawdbot architecture
- Configuration - Advanced configuration options