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 three main areas:
- Operations Hub - Day-to-day monitoring and action tasks
- Configuration Hub - Setup and configuration of agents, tools, and integrations
- System Admin - Account management and access control
- Support Center - Get help, submit tickets, and receive system notifications
Layout Structure
Desktop Layout
On larger screens, the console displays:
- Header Bar - Contains the Outermind logo (links to home), area tabs (Operations/Configuration/Admin), and 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
Area Navigation
Use the tabs in the header to switch between the main areas:
Operations Hub
The Operations Hub is your daily command center for monitoring and taking action. Access it by clicking Operations in the header tabs or navigating to /.
Dashboard
- Home - Feature cards with live status indicators for key areas (queues, mailboxes, agents, SMEs)
- System Diagram - Interactive system architecture diagram with animated connections
Review Queues
- Knowledge Approvals - Review pending knowledge items and email approvals
- Safety Reviews - Handle messages held by the Safety Gateway
Activity
- Agent Executions - View agent execution history and details
- SME Activity - Track subject matter expert requests and invocations
Help
- Documentation - Access this help system
Configuration Hub
The Configuration Hub is where you set up and configure all aspects of the system. Access it by clicking Configuration in the header tabs or navigating to /config.
AI Agents
- Agents - Create and manage AI agents and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
Email Processing
- Monitored Mailboxes - Configure email monitoring for agents
- Email Filters - Manage ignore rules and email ignore lists (tabbed interface)
Tools & Integrations (collapsible section)
- Built-in Tools - View available agent tools
- SQL Tools - Configure database query tools
- Search Tools - Manage search index tools
- API Tools - Set up external API connections and tools (tabbed interface)
- LinkedIn - Manage LinkedIn connections and actions (tabbed interface)
Knowledge Base (collapsible section)
- RAG Retrievers - Create and manage AI-powered document retrievers with knowledge bases
- Knowledge Sources - Configure knowledge base sources
- Scan Monitoring - Monitor index statistics and scan progress
- Index Health - Monitor index statistics and health
AI Providers
- LLM Providers - Manage AI service providers and models
Safety Gateway
- Safety Settings - Configure safety analysis and thresholds
- Audit Log - View safety decision history
Contacts & Directory (collapsible section)
- Microsoft 365 - Sync users from Azure Active Directory
- VIPs - Manage important contacts with priority levels
- Companies - Manage company records and internal domains
- Departments - Configure department structure
- Employees - View and manage employee directory
- Teams - Manage Azure AD teams and groups
System Admin
The System Admin area handles account and access management. Access it by clicking Admin in the header tabs or navigating to /admin.
Account
- Account Settings - Configure system-wide settings and pause controls
- Subscription - View and manage your subscription plan, billing, and payment methods
- Usage - View usage metrics and costs
Access Control
- Users - Manage user accounts and permissions
- Roles - Configure role-based permissions
Data & Logs (collapsible section)
- Memories - View and manage Personal and Global Memories (tabbed interface)
- Reminders - Manage scheduled reminders
- Artifacts - View agent-generated artifacts and cached content
- Integration Logs - View integration activity logs
Support Center
The Support Center provides help resources and a direct line to Outermind support. Access it by clicking Support in the header tabs or navigating to /support.
Dashboard
- Support Dashboard - Overview of your tickets and recent activity
Tickets
- My Tickets - View and manage your support tickets
- New Ticket - Submit a new support request
Messages
- 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
Some navigation sections in the Configuration Hub are collapsible to reduce clutter:
- Tools & Integrations - Expands to show all tool configuration options
- Knowledge Base - Expands to show knowledge management options
- Contacts & Directory - Expands to show organization structure options
Click the section header to expand/collapse. Sections automatically expand when you navigate to a page within them.
Tabbed Pages
Several configuration pages combine related functionality using tabs:
- Email Filters - Combines Ignore Rules and Email Ignore List
- API Tools - Combines API Connections and API Tools
- LinkedIn - Combines LinkedIn Connections and LinkedIn Actions
- Index Health - Combines Index Statistics and Scan Monitoring
Breadcrumb Navigation
A breadcrumb trail appears above the main content showing your current location:
Home > Configuration > Contacts > Companies
- Click any breadcrumb to navigate back to that level
- The home icon takes you to the Operations Hub home page
Quick Access via User Profile
Click your profile avatar in the header to access:
- 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 Documentation link in the Operations Hub sidebar
- The help 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 area tabs to quickly switch between Operations, Configuration, and Admin
- 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