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[Feature]: Browser Preview Panel in Dashboard #27574
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Summary
Add a live browser preview panel to the OpenClaw Dashboard that shows what the built-in browser sees in real-time.
Problem to solve
Use Case
Users running OpenClaw on a VPS (in a container/Docker) want to watch the AI browse the web and troubleshoot issues. Currently, there's no way to see what the bot sees when it navigates pages.
Why It Matters
Troubleshooting: Users can see where the browser fails or gets stuck
Transparency: Watch the AI's browsing behavior in real-time
UX parity: Manus.ai already has a similar "watch the agent browse" feature — users expect this
Context
Many users run OpenClaw on remote VPS/containers, not locally
The Chrome extension relay doesn't work from local browser → remote gateway
Screenshots work but aren't real-time
No Canvas/node available on iOS yet (still internal preview)
Proposed solution
Suggested Implementation
A panel in the Dashboard that:
Shows live screenshots of the built-in browser at ~1-2 FPS
Displays current URL and page title
Shows console errors in real-time
Allows manual navigation/clicking (optional)
Alternatives considered
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Impact
Affected users/systems/channels:
Users running OpenClaw on remote VPS/containers (not local)
Anyone using the built-in browser tool for web scraping, research, or automation
Severity: Annoying / blocks workflow
Currently: Annoying (have to ask for screenshots after each step)
When debugging: Blocks workflow (can't see where the browser fails)
Frequency: Always
Every time the browser tool is used remotely, the user is blind to what's happening
Consequence:
Can't troubleshoot browser issues (can't see errors or page state)
Slower iteration (have to request screenshots for every step)
Poor UX compared to competitors (Manus.ai offers live browsing view)
Users may miss important page elements or errors
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