Using the Dashboard
Your central hub for managing workflows, subscriptions, and settings.
Overview
The Hydra Dashboard is your home base for:
- Viewing and managing your workflows
- Tracking subscriptions to community workflows
- Accessing settings and account configuration
- Monitoring usage and activity
Access the dashboard after signing in by clicking Dashboard in the navigation.
My Workflows Tab
The My Workflows tab shows all workflows you own or have forked.
Workflow Cards
Each workflow card displays:
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | Workflow title |
| Intent | Brief description of what it does |
| Status | Draft, Published, or Private |
| Stats | Forks, subscribers (if published) |
| Last Modified | When you last edited it |
Actions
Click on a workflow card to access:
- Edit - Open in the Visual Builder
- Duplicate - Create a copy
- Delete - Remove permanently
- Publish/Unpublish - Toggle marketplace visibility
Filtering and Sorting
Use the toolbar to organize your workflows:
- Search - Find by name or intent
- Filter by status - All, Published, Private, Draft
- Sort by - Recent, Name, Forks
Creating New Workflows
- Click "New Workflow" button
- Choose:
- Start from scratch - Empty canvas
- Use a template - Pre-built starting point
- Import - Paste an existing manifest
My Subscriptions Tab
The My Subscriptions tab shows workflows you've subscribed to from the marketplace.
Why Subscribe?
Subscribing (vs forking) means:
- Automatic updates - Get improvements from the author
- No maintenance - Author handles updates
- Version pinning - Lock to a specific version if needed
Subscription Cards
Each subscription shows:
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| Workflow Name | Original workflow title |
| Author | Who created it |
| Version | Currently subscribed version |
| Update Status | Up-to-date or update available |
Managing Subscriptions
Click on a subscription to:
- View workflow - See the original in marketplace
- Pin version - Lock to current version
- Update - Get latest version (if available)
- Unsubscribe - Remove from your subscriptions
Unsubscribing doesn't delete any workflows you've forked. It only stops update notifications.
Version Pinning
By default, subscriptions auto-update. To pin a specific version:
- Click on the subscription
- Select "Pin Version"
- Choose the version to pin
- Click "Save"
Pinned subscriptions show a lock icon.
Settings
Access settings from the Settings link in the navigation or your profile dropdown.
Profile Tab
Manage your public profile:
- Display Name - Shown on your published workflows
- Avatar - Profile picture (via Gravatar or upload)
- Bio - Short description about you
- Links - GitHub, Twitter, website
Notifications Tab
Control what emails and alerts you receive:
| Notification | Description |
|---|---|
| Subscription updates | When subscribed workflows update |
| Fork notifications | When someone forks your workflow |
| Marketing | Product news and tips |
Security Tab
Account security options:
- Change password - Update your password
- Two-factor auth - Enable 2FA for extra security
- Active sessions - View and revoke logged-in devices
- API Keys - Manage keys for Codex/API access
Appearance Tab
Customize your experience:
- Theme - Light, Dark, or System
- Density - Comfortable or Compact view
- Language - Interface language
Theme changes apply immediately. Use System to match your OS preference.
Keyboard Shortcuts
Navigate the dashboard faster:
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
N | New workflow |
S | Search workflows |
/ | Focus search |
G then D | Go to Dashboard |
G then M | Go to Marketplace |
G then B | Go to Builder |
? | Show all shortcuts |
Dashboard Quick Actions
Bulk Operations
Select multiple workflows (checkbox on each card):
- Delete selected - Remove multiple at once
- Export selected - Download as JSON bundle
- Change visibility - Publish or unpublish multiple
Quick Stats
The dashboard header shows:
- Total workflows - Your workflow count
- Published - Public workflows
- Subscriptions - Active subscriptions
- This month's forks - How many times your workflows were forked
Tips for Organization
Use Clear Names
Name workflows descriptively:
- Bad: "Test", "Workflow 1"
Archive Unused Workflows
If you have many old workflows:
- Select the workflows
- Click "Archive"
- They move to the Archive section
Archived workflows are hidden by default but not deleted.
Group by Category
When publishing, set meaningful categories:
- Development
- Testing
- DevOps
- Documentation
This helps others discover your workflows too.
Mobile Access
The dashboard is fully responsive. On mobile:
- Swipe workflow cards for quick actions
- Tap the menu icon for navigation
- Pull down to refresh
For the best editing experience, use a desktop browser. Mobile is great for monitoring and quick actions.