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

1. Check if node_modules exists in the skill's base directory. If not, run npm install in {baseDir}.
2. Start the dev server by running npm run dev in {baseDir}.
3. Tell the user the deck is available at http://localhost:5173.
4. 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.