Core Concepts
Control Center
The central UI for managing models, tools, permissions, and system health.
The Control Center is the main interface of CoreLayer. It provides a unified surface for managing all aspects of the system.
Panels
| Panel | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Chat | Main conversation with Jarvis |
| Models | Configure and monitor model providers |
| MCP | Manage MCP server connections |
| Tools | View registered tools and their status |
| Permissions | Approval queue and audit logs |
| Voice | Voice pipeline status and configuration |
| Settings | System-wide configuration |
Command Palette
Press Alt+Space to open the command palette for quick actions:
- Search conversations
- Execute tools directly
- Switch between panels
- Quick-configure settings
Status Bar
The bottom of the Control Center shows:
- Daemon health status
- Connected MCP servers count
- Active model provider
- Voice pipeline state
- Pending approvals count
Layout
The Control Center uses a sidebar layout:
- Left sidebar — navigation between panels
- Main area — active panel content
- Right panel — context-sensitive details (tool info, approval details)
Next Steps
- Daemon — the backend that powers the Control Center
- Permission Guard — the approval system