| name | openclaw-deck |
| description | Multi-column chat deck UI for OpenClaw agents. Launch a local web interface to manage and chat with multiple agents side-by-side. |
| user-invocable | true |
| metadata | {"openclaw":{"emoji":"🦞","requires":{"bins":["node","npm"]},"os":["darwin","linux","win32"]}} |
OpenClaw Deck
Launch the OpenClaw Deck — a multi-column web UI for chatting with OpenClaw agents side-by-side.
Current default startup layout: 7 columns.
What this skill does
When invoked, install dependencies (if needed) and start the Vite dev server for the deck UI. The deck connects to the local OpenClaw Gateway via WebSocket proxy.
Instructions
- Check if
node_modules exists in the skill's base directory. If not, run npm install in {baseDir}.
- Start the dev server by running
npm run dev in {baseDir}.
- Tell the user the deck is available at http://localhost:5173.
- Mention available keyboard shortcuts:
- Tab / Shift+Tab — move focus between agent column inputs
- Cmd+1–9 — jump to a specific column by number
- Cmd+K — open the Add Agent modal
Requirements
- The OpenClaw Gateway must be running on
ws://127.0.0.1:18789 (default), or the user must set VITE_GATEWAY_URL in .env.
- Node.js and npm must be installed.
