Navigating the Console
Learn how to navigate Control Bridge efficiently and find the features you need.
Overview
The Admin Console uses a clean, responsive layout designed for productivity. The interface features modern glassmorphism styling, smooth animations, and real-time activity indicators that keep you informed about system operations. The console is organized into four operational hubs:
- Workforce - The AI agents themselves: agents, personal assistants, mailboxes, AI providers, and agent self-service
- Capabilities - What the workforce can do: skills, knowledge, tools, and integration connections
- Governance - Oversight of the workforce: live operations, activity history, auditing, safety, and data governance
- Administration - Account administration: key contacts, activity summary, and settings
Executives also see Boardroom and Personal Assistant hubs, and Account Settings and the Support Center are available from the profile avatar menu.
Layout Structure
Desktop Layout
On larger screens, the console displays:
- Header Bar - Contains the Outermind logo (links to home), the hub tabs (Workforce, Capabilities, Governance, Administration, plus Boardroom and Personal Assistant when available), and your user profile
- Sidebar - Navigation sections specific to the current area
- Breadcrumbs - Shows your current location in the navigation hierarchy
- Main Content - The active page content
Mobile Layout
On smaller screens:
- The Outermind logo in the top-left corner always links back to the home page - tap it from any section to return to the root of the platform
- The sidebar becomes a slide-out drawer
- Tap the menu icon to open navigation
- Content uses full screen width for better readability
- The desktop header tabs are replaced by a hub dropdown - tap it to see the current hub name and switch between available hubs. The dropdown includes a Home link at the top for quick access to the home page, followed by all available hubs
- Action icons (documentation assistant, notifications, feedback) are right-aligned in the header
Hub Navigation
Use the tabs in the header to switch between the hubs. Each hub has its own sidebar, and sidebar sections are collapsible and expand automatically when you navigate into them.
Workforce
The Workforce hub holds the AI agents themselves. Access it by clicking Workforce in the header tabs or navigating to /workforce.
Agents
- Agents & SMEs - Create and manage AI agents and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
- Personal Assistants - Manage per-employee AI assistants
- Monitored Mailboxes - Configure email monitoring for agents
- Agent Index & Search - Browse and search the agent capability index
- DreamState - Configure background self-improvement runs
Intelligence
- AI Providers - Manage AI service providers and their models
- Execution Profiles - Tune model tiers and execution settings
Agent Self-Service
- Creation Settings - Configure self-service agent creation
- Approvals - Review agent-creation approval requests
- Templates - Manage agent-creation templates
Capabilities
The Capabilities hub covers what the workforce can do. Access it by clicking Capabilities in the header tabs or navigating to /capabilities.
Skills
- Skills - Create and manage reusable agent skills
Knowledge
- Knowledge - Sources, knowledge bases, indexes, and scans in one tabbed page
Research
- Company Research - Configure automated company research
Tool Management
- All Tools - Browse every tool available to agents, including built-in tools
Connections
- + Add Connection - The integration marketplace. Connected integrations (HubSpot, GitHub, LinkedIn, QuickBooks, SQL Tools, API Tools, Team Messaging, and more) appear as their own items once configured.
Development Sandboxes (shown when entitled)
- On-demand container sandboxes for code execution
Governance
The Governance hub provides oversight of the workforce. Access it by clicking Governance in the header tabs or navigating to /governance.
Live Operations
- Pending Actions - Combined review queue for approvals and safety reviews
- Escalations - Handle items escalated for human attention
- System Diagram - Interactive system architecture diagram with animated connections
Activity History
- Agent Executions - View agent execution history and details
- Agent-2-Agent Comms - Trace inter-agent messages
- SME Activity - Track subject matter expert requests and invocations
- Platform Usage - Usage and cost analytics
- Execution Stats - Aggregate execution statistics
Auditing
- Integration Logs - View third-party integration activity logs
- Agent Creation Logs - Audit self-service agent creation
Configuration (collapsible section)
- Safety Gateway - Configure safety analysis and thresholds, and review safety decision history
- Escalation Router - Configure escalation routing
- Retrospectives - Configure agent retrospectives
- PA Policies - Personal Assistant privacy and policy settings
- Meeting Intelligence - Configure meeting transcription and follow-up
- Microsoft Entra Agents - Manage Agent 365 identities
AIPSO (shown when entitled)
- Overview, Settings, Findings, Approvals, Config Log, and Chat for the AI Platform & Security Officer
Data & Logs (collapsible section)
- Storage - Bring-your-own-storage settings
- Memories - View and manage Personal and Global Memories (tabbed interface)
- Agent Artifacts - View agent-generated artifacts and cached content
- Scheduled Reminders - Manage scheduled reminders
Administration
The Administration hub handles account administration. Access it by clicking Administration in the header tabs or navigating to /administration.
Account
- Key Contacts - Manage organization key contacts
- Activity Summary - Review the tenant activity summary
- Settings - Configure system-wide settings, pause controls, and agent partnerships
Account Settings and Support Center
Account Settings (/account-settings) and the Support Center (/support) are opened from the profile avatar menu rather than the hub tabs.
Account Settings
- Subscription - View and manage your subscription plan, billing, and payment methods
- Data Privacy - Manage data-privacy settings
- Users - Manage user accounts and permissions
- Roles - Configure role-based permissions
- Organization - Companies, Key Contacts, Company Research, and Provisioning API Keys
Support Center
- Support Dashboard - Overview of your tickets and recent activity
- My Tickets - View and manage your support tickets
- New Ticket - Submit a new support request
- Inbox - View system notifications and messages from support
Tip: The notification bell icon in the header shows your unread message count and provides quick access to recent notifications.
Collapsible Sections
Each hub sidebar groups its items into collapsible sections to reduce clutter. For example, Governance groups Live Operations, Activity History, Auditing, Configuration, and Data & Logs, while Workforce groups Agents, Intelligence, and Agent Self-Service.
Click a section header to expand/collapse it. Sections automatically expand when you navigate to a page within them.
Tabbed Pages
Several pages combine related functionality using tabs:
- Knowledge - Combines Sources, Knowledge Bases, Indexes, and Scans
- API Tools - Combines API Connections and API Tools
- LinkedIn - Combines LinkedIn Connections and LinkedIn Actions
Breadcrumb Navigation
A breadcrumb trail appears above the main content showing your current location:
Home > Workforce > Agents
- Click any breadcrumb to navigate back to that level
- The home icon takes you to the home page
Quick Access via User Profile
Click your profile avatar in the header to access:
- Account Settings - Subscription, data privacy, users, roles, and organization data
- Support Center - Support dashboard, tickets, and notifications
- Global System Admin - Access global settings (if you're a global admin)
- Billing Admin - Access billing and subscription management (if you're a global admin)
- Dark Mode Toggle - Switch between light and dark themes
- Sound Effects Toggle - Enable/disable UI click sounds for a more tactile experience
- Sign Out - Log out of the system
Global System Admin
The Global System Admin area is only accessible to users with global admin privileges. It provides system-wide configuration that applies across all tenants.
System Settings
- Overview - Global admin dashboard and system status
- LLM Providers - Configure AI providers at the global level
- LLM Models - Manage model configurations and pricing
- Instructions Cache - View and manage cached agent instructions
- Sample Agents - Manage sample agent templates available to all tenants
- Sample SMEs - Manage sample SME templates available to all tenants
Billing Admin
- Dashboard - Billing metrics and subscription overview
- Subscriptions - View and manage all tenant subscriptions
- Feature Matrix - Configure which features are available at each tier
- Tiers - Manage subscription tier definitions and pricing
- Features - Define feature codes and their properties
- Partners - Manage partner relationships and wholesale billing
- Invoice Codes - Generate and track invoice codes for partners
- Audit History - View billing-related audit logs
Documentation Area
Access documentation from:
- The help (documentation assistant) icon in the header
- Direct URL:
/docs
The documentation site features:
- A collapsible sidebar with all documentation categories
- Search functionality to find specific topics
- Breadcrumb navigation showing your location
- Previous/Next article links for sequential reading
- Dark/light mode toggle matching your preference
- AI-readable versions at
/docs/llms.txtand/docs/llms-full.txt
Keyboard Navigation
For power users, keyboard shortcuts improve efficiency:
Command Palette
Press Cmd+K (macOS) or Ctrl+K (Windows/Linux) to open the Command Palette - a powerful search interface that lets you:
- Navigate anywhere - Search across all pages in the console
- Find entities - Search for agents, SMEs, mailboxes, knowledge sources by name
- Quick actions - Create agents, add mailboxes, or run wizards directly
- Recent items - Access your recently visited pages
Command Palette shortcuts:
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open Command Palette | Cmd+K / Ctrl+K |
| Navigate results | Arrow Up / Arrow Down |
| Select item | Enter |
| Close palette | Escape |
General Navigation
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Navigate | Tab through elements |
| Select | Enter on focused item |
| Close modals | Escape |
Common UI Patterns
Tables
Most data pages display information in tables:
- Sorting - Click column headers to sort
- Pagination - Navigate pages at the bottom
- Rows per page - Adjust how many items display
- Search - Filter data using the search box
Cards
Some views offer a card layout alternative:
- Better for visual scanning
- Shows key information at a glance
- Toggle between table/card view with the view switcher
Modals
Create and edit operations use modal dialogs:
- Click backdrop or X to close
- Forms validate before submission
- Unsaved changes prompt a warning
Filters
Many pages include filter controls:
- Date range pickers
- Status dropdowns
- Search text fields
- Clear filters to reset
Real-time Activity Indicators
The Control Bridge interface provides real-time visual feedback about system activity:
Activity Pulse Dots
Small colored dots appear next to agents, mailboxes, and other components to show their current status:
| Indicator | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Green dot (static) | Component is ready and idle |
| Green dot (pulsing) | Currently processing (agent running, sync in progress) |
| Amber dot (pulsing) | Processing with warnings or retrying |
| Red dot | Error or requires attention |
| Gray dot | Disabled or disconnected |
Live Counters
The Home dashboard displays live counters that update automatically:
- Emails processed today - Increments in real-time as agents handle messages
- Active executions - Shows how many agents are currently running
- Pending approvals - Count of items waiting for review
These counters animate smoothly when values change, giving you confidence that the system is actively working.
Connection Status
A small indicator in the header shows your real-time connection status:
- Connected - Real-time updates are flowing
- Reconnecting - Temporarily disconnected, attempting to restore
- Disconnected - Check your network connection
Streaming Execution Logs
When viewing execution details, logs stream in real-time as the agent processes:
- New entries animate into view automatically
- Auto-scroll follows new entries unless you scroll up
- Click entries to expand and view detailed information
- Timestamps show relative times ("2 mins ago") and update automatically
Quick Navigation Tips
- Use the Command Palette (
Cmd+K/Ctrl+K) to instantly navigate anywhere - Tap the Outermind logo in the header to return to the home page from any section
- Use the Home dashboard to get a visual overview of your system status
- Watch activity pulse dots to see which components are actively working
- Use the hub tabs to quickly switch between Workforce, Capabilities, Governance, and Administration
- On mobile, use the hub dropdown to switch hubs or tap Home to return to the root
- Collapsible sections help focus on relevant navigation items
- Star frequently used pages in your browser for quick access
- Use browser back/forward buttons to navigate history
- Open in new tab (Ctrl/Cmd+click) for multi-tasking