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Getting Started

Welcome to the FusionDesk Companion documentation. This guide will help you understand how to use this dashboard to monitor and manage your self-hosted FusionDesk RDP instance.

1. Deployment Overview

FusionDesk Companion is a web dashboard that connects to your self-hosted FusionDesk instance running on your own infrastructure. It provides:

  • Real-time monitoring of system resources and services
  • Management of API keys for AI providers
  • Interaction with the JARVIS AI assistant through a chat interface
  • Quick access to your RDP desktop via browser or direct connection

2. Prerequisites

Before using this dashboard, you need to have:

  • A running FusionDesk instance (self-hosted)
  • Network access to your FusionDesk instance from where you're accessing this dashboard
  • (Optional) API keys for AI providers if you want enhanced AI capabilities

3. Connecting to Your Instance

This dashboard is designed to work with a self-hosted FusionDesk instance. To connect it to your instance:

  1. Deploy your FusionDesk instance following the official instructions
  2. Ensure your instance is accessible via HTTP/HTTPS
  3. This companion app acts as a client - it doesn't require special configuration on your FusionDesk instance
  4. Use the settings page to configure any API keys you want to use

Feature Guides

System MonitoringLearn about real-time stats
AI ConsoleChat with JARVIS AI
Settings ManagementAPI keys & preferences

Troubleshooting

Connection Issues

If you're unable to connect to your FusionDesk instance:

  • Verify your instance is running and accessible
  • Check firewall settings and port forwarding
  • Ensure you're using the correct URL or IP address
  • Try accessing your instance directly in a browser first

API Key Problems

If AI features aren't working:

  • Verify your API keys are valid and have sufficient quota
  • Check that you've saved them in the settings page
  • Ensure your FusionDesk instance has network access to the AI provider APIs
  • Check the JARVIS logs on your instance for authentication errors

Voice Features

For voice input/output to work:

  • Use Chrome, Edge, or Safari for best voice support
  • Grant microphone permissions when prompted
  • Ensure your system has audio output capabilities for voice responses
  • Some corporate networks may block WebSocket connections used for voice