hex-dashboard

Launch and manage the hex dashboard for the current project directory.

4|Updated Mar 16, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/gaberger/hex --skill hex-dashboard
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: hex-dashboard
Source: https://github.com/gaberger/hex/tree/main/.claude/skills/hex-dashboard
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/gaberger/hex --skill hex-dashboard

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It automates the initiation and monitoring of the local hex dashboard, reducing manual setup and system checks when coordinating multi-project AI work.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Auto-registers the current project with the Hex registry and obtains a dedicated port.
  • Starts the dashboard in the background and keeps it running for ongoing monitoring.
  • Provides a live URL and status checks for quick access to project telemetry and swarm status.

Quick Start

Ask your assistant to start the hex dashboard for the current project directory.

Frequently Asked Questions about hex-dashboard

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I launch a monitoring dashboard for a multi-project workspace?

To launch a monitoring dashboard, the tool auto-registers your current project directory, allocates a dedicated port from the registry, and runs the process in the background to provide live architecture health and project telemetry.

What is the best way to monitor swarm status and project telemetry locally?

Monitoring swarm status and project telemetry locally is best handled by starting the dashboard, which runs as a background process and provides a live URL for quick access to ongoing system checks and telemetry data.

Can I run the dashboard in the background without manual port allocation?

Yes, you can run the dashboard in the background without manual port allocation because the tool automatically obtains a dedicated port from the registry and verifies the readiness of the dashboard URL.

Does the dashboard work with multi-project workspaces for AI work?

Yes, the dashboard works with multi-project workspaces for AI work by registering the project directory and providing live architecture health and swarm status needed to coordinate complex tasks.

Why does the dashboard need to register the current project directory?

The dashboard needs to register the current project directory to allocate a dedicated port from the registry and ensure the background process serves the correct telemetry and swarm status for that specific project.