Features
Cove is packed with features for both chatting and managing your OpenClaw gateway.
Chat
Real-time Streaming
Watch responses flow in with live markdown rendering. No waiting for the full response — see tokens appear as they're generated.
Tool Call Visualization
See what your assistant is doing with expandable tool details. Each tool call shows the input, output, and execution time.
Syntax Highlighting
Beautiful code blocks with automatic language detection and one-click copy. Supports 50+ languages.
File Upload
Drag & drop or paste images directly into chat. Images are automatically resized and sent to your assistant.
Message Search
Find anything with text search and date filters. Search across all sessions or within a single conversation.
Session Management
Create, rename, delete, and organize conversations. Each session maintains its own context and history.
Command Palette
Press ⌘K (Mac) or Ctrl+K (Windows/Linux) to access any action instantly. Search commands, switch sessions, change settings — all without leaving the keyboard.
Operations Dashboard
Cove isn't just a chat interface — it's a full operations dashboard for your OpenClaw gateway.
Cron Jobs
Create and manage scheduled tasks with visual editors. Set up recurring jobs, one-time tasks, and monitor execution history.
Config Editor
Edit your gateway configuration with:
- Schema validation
- Diff view to see changes
- Syntax highlighting
- Auto-save
Sessions Admin
View all sessions across your gateway:
- Usage statistics per session
- Filter by type, age, or activity
- Bulk actions (delete, export)
- Session details and history
Channels
Monitor all messaging channels:
- Telegram, Discord, Signal, Slack, and more
- Connection status
- Message stats
- Quick actions
Skills Browser
Browse and manage assistant skills:
- View installed skills
- Search ClawHub for new skills
- One-click install
- Skill documentation
Devices
Manage paired devices:
- Approve pairing requests
- Revoke access
- View device details
- Canvas-enabled devices
Logs
Real-time log viewer:
- Level filtering (debug, info, warn, error)
- Text search
- Live tailing
- Export logs
Workspace
Browse and edit agent configuration files:
- YAML/JSON editing
- Token counts for each file
- Quick navigation
- Memory file browser
Usage Analytics
Per-session analytics:
- Token usage timeline
- Cost breakdown by model
- Daily/weekly/monthly views
- Export data
Customization
Themes
Choose from 12 beautiful themes:
| Light | Dark |
|---|---|
| Light | Dark |
| Nord Light | Nord |
| Catppuccin Latte | Catppuccin Mocha |
| Rosé Pine Dawn | Rosé Pine |
| Dracula | |
| Tokyo Night | |
| Gruvbox | |
| Ayu |
System Sync
Automatically switch between light and dark themes based on your OS preference.
Font Options
Choose the font that works best for you:
- System — Your OS default
- Geist — Modern and clean
- Inter — Highly readable
- JetBrains Mono — Great for code
- OpenDyslexic — Improved readability
Text Size
Adjust text size to your preference: Small, Medium, or Large.
Keyboard Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
⌘K / Ctrl+K | Open command palette |
⌘Enter / Ctrl+Enter | Send message |
Shift+Enter | New line in message |
Escape | Close modal/panel |
⌘Shift+C / Ctrl+Shift+C | Toggle canvas panel |
⌘, / Ctrl+, | Open settings |
Security
Exec Approval
When your assistant wants to run shell commands, Cove shows an interactive modal. Review the command, see what it does, then approve or deny.
Secure Storage
Credentials are stored in your browser's localStorage. Nothing is sent to external servers.
No Telemetry
Cove collects no analytics or telemetry. Your data stays between your browser and your gateway.
Canvas
The canvas feature lets your assistant push content directly to your browser:
- Images — View generated images, charts, diagrams
- HTML — Interactive content, forms, animations
- Web pages — Load any URL in an embedded frame
The canvas appears as a floating panel that can be:
- Dragged anywhere
- Docked to the left, right, or top
- Popped out to a separate window
- Minimized when not needed
See Canvas Setup for configuration details.
