Installation & Setup

Detailed guide for installing and configuring the Green Monkey Dashboard.

What is the Dashboard?

The Green Monkey Dashboard is a web interface that makes it easy to configure your personalized AI agent without manually editing markdown files.

Quick Install

1. Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/juanpasaflipz/openclaw-dashboard.git
cd openclaw-dashboard

2. Install Dependencies

Using the requirements file:

pip3 install --user -r requirements.txt

Or install manually:

pip3 install --user Flask flask-cors

Note: If you see a PATH warning, add this to your shell profile:

export PATH="$HOME/.local/bin:$PATH"

3. Start the Server

python3 server.py

You should see:

============================================================
🐵 Green Monkey Dashboard Server
============================================================
Base directory: /path/to/your-project
Server starting on http://localhost:5000
Open your browser and navigate to: http://localhost:5000
============================================================

Or use the launch script:

./start-dashboard.sh

4. Open in Browser

Navigate to http://localhost:5000 .

Using the Dashboard

The dashboard has several tabs:

Overview

See your configuration progress and quick access to start setup.

Identity

Configure your AI’s personality:

• Name — What should your AI be called?
• Creature — What kind of being is it? (AI assistant, digital familiar, etc.)
• Vibe — Personality traits (warm, witty, professional)
• Emoji — A signature emoji
• Avatar — Optional image URL or path

User Info

Tell your AI about yourself:

• Your name and preferred name
• Pronouns
• Timezone
• Notes about your preferences and interests

Soul & Behavior

Edit the core behavioral guidelines that define how your AI acts. The defaults are thoughtfully crafted, but fully customizable.

Tools & Setup

Add environment-specific notes like:

• Camera names and locations
• SSH hosts
• Preferred voices for text-to-speech
• Device nicknames

Export Config

Preview all your generated configuration files.

Generated Files

The dashboard manages these files in your Green Monkey directory:

Troubleshooting

Port 5000 Already in Use

Change the port in server.py:

app.run(host='0.0.0.0', port=8000, debug=True)

Server Not Accessible

Make sure your firewall allows connections on port 5000.

Changes Not Saving

Check that you have write permissions in the Green Monkey directory.

Next Steps

After configuring your setup:

1. Review the generated markdown files
2. Delete BOOTSTRAP.md (you won’t need it anymore)
3. Follow the Deployment Guide for production
4. Connect your AI to your preferred messaging platform