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Dashboard Overview

The OpenAutomate dashboard is your central command center for managing automations, monitoring performance, and controlling your automation infrastructure.

Dashboard Layout

Header Navigation

  • Organization Selector: Switch between organizations (if you have access to multiple)
  • User Menu: Profile settings, preferences, and logout
  • Notifications: Real-time alerts and system notifications
  • Help: Quick access to documentation and support
  • Dashboard: Overview and key metrics
  • Executions: Automation runs and history
  • Packages: Automation packages and versions
  • Agents: Bot agent management
  • Schedules: Automation scheduling
  • Assets: Secure credential storage
  • Analytics: Performance insights and reports
  • Settings: Organization and user configuration

Key Dashboard Sections

1. Executive Summary

The top section provides high-level metrics:

Execution Statistics

  • Total Executions: All-time execution count
  • Success Rate: Percentage of successful executions
  • Active Agents: Currently connected agents
  • Scheduled Jobs: Upcoming scheduled executions

Real-Time Status

  • Running Now: Currently executing automations
  • Queue Status: Pending executions waiting to run
  • Agent Health: Overall agent connectivity status
  • System Status: Platform health indicators

2. Recent Activity

Execution Timeline

  • Live Feed: Real-time execution updates
  • Status Changes: Success, failure, and warning notifications
  • Duration Tracking: Execution time monitoring
  • Quick Actions: Stop, retry, or view details

Agent Activity

  • Connection Status: Agent online/offline indicators
  • Last Seen: When agents last communicated
  • Resource Usage: CPU and memory utilization
  • Package Updates: Recent package deployments

3. Performance Charts

📊 Execution Volume (Last 30 Days)
   ▁▂▃▅▆▇█▇▆▅▃▂▁
   Success: 85% | Failed: 10% | Cancelled: 5%
  • Daily Success Rate: 7-day rolling average
  • Package Performance: Success rate by package
  • Agent Performance: Success rate by agent
  • Time-based Analysis: Performance by time of day

4. Quick Actions

Common Tasks

  • Execute Package: Run automation immediately
  • Create Schedule: Set up recurring execution
  • Add Agent: Register new bot agent
  • Upload Package: Deploy new automation

Emergency Controls

  • Stop All Executions: Emergency stop button
  • Disable Schedules: Pause all scheduled jobs
  • Agent Maintenance: Put agents in maintenance mode
  • System Alerts: View critical system notifications

Dashboard Widgets

Customizable Widgets

Execution Metrics

  • Success Rate Gauge: Visual success rate indicator
  • Execution Count: Total executions with trend
  • Average Duration: Mean execution time
  • Queue Depth: Pending executions count

Agent Monitoring

  • Agent Status Grid: Visual agent health matrix
  • Resource Utilization: CPU/Memory usage charts
  • Connection Quality: Network latency metrics
  • Capacity Planning: Agent load distribution

Business Metrics

  • Cost Savings: Automation ROI calculations
  • Time Saved: Hours automated vs manual
  • Error Reduction: Comparison with manual processes
  • Compliance Score: Audit and compliance metrics

Widget Configuration

  1. Add Widget: Click the ”+” button to add new widgets
  2. Resize: Drag corners to resize widgets
  3. Move: Drag widgets to reposition
  4. Configure: Click settings icon for widget options
  5. Remove: Click “X” to remove unwanted widgets

Real-Time Features

Live Updates

  • WebSocket Connection: Real-time data streaming
  • Auto-Refresh: Automatic data updates every 30 seconds
  • Push Notifications: Browser notifications for critical events
  • Status Indicators: Live status badges and colors

Interactive Elements

  • Drill-Down: Click metrics to view detailed reports
  • Filtering: Filter data by date, agent, or package
  • Search: Quick search across all dashboard data
  • Export: Download data as CSV or PDF

Mobile Responsiveness

Mobile Dashboard

  • Responsive Design: Optimized for tablets and phones
  • Touch Navigation: Swipe and tap interactions
  • Essential Metrics: Key information prioritized
  • Quick Actions: Most common tasks accessible

Mobile Features

  • Push Notifications: Mobile alerts for critical events
  • Offline Viewing: Cached data for offline access
  • Biometric Login: Fingerprint and face recognition
  • Dark Mode: Automatic dark/light theme switching

Personalization

User Preferences

  • Default View: Set your preferred dashboard layout
  • Refresh Rate: Configure auto-refresh intervals
  • Notifications: Choose which alerts to receive
  • Time Zone: Display times in your local timezone

Organization Settings

  • Branding: Upload organization logo and colors
  • Default Permissions: Set default user access levels
  • Retention Policies: Configure data retention periods
  • Integration Settings: Connect external systems

Dashboard Best Practices

Daily Monitoring

  1. Check Agent Status: Ensure all agents are connected
  2. Review Failed Executions: Investigate and resolve failures
  3. Monitor Queue: Watch for execution backlogs
  4. Verify Schedules: Confirm scheduled jobs are running

Weekly Reviews

  1. Analyze Trends: Review weekly performance metrics
  2. Capacity Planning: Assess agent utilization
  3. Package Performance: Identify underperforming automations
  4. User Activity: Monitor team usage patterns

Monthly Analysis

  1. ROI Calculation: Measure automation value
  2. Compliance Review: Audit automation activities
  3. Optimization Opportunities: Identify improvement areas
  4. Strategic Planning: Plan automation expansion

Troubleshooting Dashboard Issues

Common Problems

Dashboard Won’t Load

  • Check Internet: Verify network connectivity
  • Clear Cache: Clear browser cache and cookies
  • Try Incognito: Test in private browsing mode
  • Contact Support: If issues persist

Data Not Updating

  • Refresh Page: Manual page refresh
  • Check WebSocket: Verify real-time connection
  • Browser Compatibility: Ensure supported browser
  • Firewall Settings: Check network restrictions

Performance Issues

  • Reduce Widgets: Remove unnecessary widgets
  • Adjust Refresh Rate: Increase refresh intervals
  • Browser Resources: Close other browser tabs
  • System Resources: Check computer performance

Getting Help

  • Help Icon: Click ”?” for contextual help
  • Documentation: Access full documentation
  • Support Chat: Live chat support (business hours)
  • Community Forum: Ask questions and share tips