Open the Local Dashboard
Start openclaw dashboard and visit http://127.0.0.1:18789/ to confirm your install is running locally.
Open the Local Dashboard is a free OpenClaw Academy lesson on CoddyKit — lesson 4 of 4. You can read the complete lesson below for free — then practise it hands-on in the browser with a built-in code editor and a 24/7 AI tutor. It is part of the OpenClaw Academy learning path, one of 4 lessons in the course, and your progress syncs across the web and the CoddyKit app.
The Final Check
Onboarding is done, so let us confirm it. The dashboard is a local web page that shows your assistant is up and running on your machine.
Start the Dashboard
Open it with this command. The dashboard subcommand serves the page locally and points you to its address.
openclaw dashboardThe Local Address
By default the dashboard lives at http://127.0.0.1:18789/. Open that URL in your browser to see it.
http://127.0.0.1:18789/Why 127.0.0.1
The address 127.0.0.1 is localhost, meaning your own computer. The dashboard is served right where OpenClaw runs, not on the public internet.
Local by Design
Serving on localhost matches OpenClaw's local-first promise. Nothing about your dashboard is exposed to the outside world by default.
What the Port Means
The number 18789 is the port the dashboard listens on. Together with 127.0.0.1 it tells your browser exactly where to find the page.
Confirm It Is Running
If the page loads, your install is healthy. A working dashboard is your proof that the Gateway started and OpenClaw is alive locally. 🎉
A Window Into the Gateway
The dashboard is your visual view onto the Gateway, where you can keep an eye on your assistant and its connections from the browser.
If the Page Will Not Load
If nothing appears, the daemon may not be running. Re-checking your onboarding step usually brings the Gateway back so the dashboard can load.
Keep It Handy
Bookmark the local URL. Returning to the dashboard later lets you monitor sessions and channels any time the Gateway is up.
Setup Complete
Prereqs, install, onboarding, and dashboard are all checked. Your setup is complete and OpenClaw is ready for its first real chat.
Quick Check
Where does the OpenClaw dashboard live by default?
Recap
You ran openclaw dashboard and opened http://127.0.0.1:18789/ to confirm OpenClaw runs locally. Your full setup is finished and ready to use. ✅
Frequently asked questions
Is the “Open the Local Dashboard” lesson free?
Yes — the full text of “Open the Local Dashboard” is free to read here on the web, and the OpenClaw Academy course includes 4 lessons in total. To practise it interactively (a built-in code editor and a 24/7 AI tutor) and unlock the rest of the OpenClaw Academy course, upgrade to CoddyKit PRO.
What will I learn in “Open the Local Dashboard”?
Start openclaw dashboard and visit http://127.0.0.1:18789/ to confirm your install is running locally. You practise OpenClaw Academy with hands-on code you run directly in the browser, and a 24/7 AI tutor answers your questions as you work through the lesson.
Do I need any experience to start OpenClaw Academy?
No prior experience is required. OpenClaw Academy on CoddyKit is structured for beginners through advanced learners; this is — lesson 4 of 4, so you can start here or from the beginning and move at your own pace.
How long does the “Open the Local Dashboard” lesson take?
Most CoddyKit lessons take about 5–10 minutes. Each one is bite-sized and interactive, so you make steady progress and pick up exactly where you left off across the web and the app.
Can I write and run code in this OpenClaw Academy lesson?
Yes. Every OpenClaw Academy lesson includes a built-in code editor, so you write and run real code right in your browser and get instant AI feedback — no local setup required.
All lessons in this course
- Check Your Prerequisites
- Install the OpenClaw CLI
- Run the Onboarding Wizard
- Open the Local Dashboard