Dashboard overview
How to read and use the plugin main panel
The Dashboard is the first screen that appears when you open the plugin. It shows the overall operational status, shortcuts to the main areas and a quick-start sequence for first-time users. It is not a working screen — it is an orientation panel from which you decide where to go before entering campaigns or the calendar.
When to open this screen
Open the Dashboard when you need a quick overview before starting a session, when you install the plugin for the first time, or after an update to verify that the API and model are correctly configured.
This is not a screen to keep open while working. Its purpose is to orient: check the API status, choose where to go and understand the next steps. Once the configuration is stable you will move directly to Campaigns or the Calendar.
The correct procedure is to read the status chips first, then decide which area to open. Starting a campaign without verifying that the API key is configured is the most common mistake that blocks generation silently.
What’s on this page
Recommended procedure on first open
Following this order avoids starting a campaign with missing or incorrect configurations.
1. Check the chips
Verify that API Key shows ‘configured’ and that the model is the expected one.
2. Read Quick Start
Follow the three listed steps if you are setting up the plugin for the first time.
3. Choose the area
Decide whether to open Campaigns, Calendar or Settings before proceeding.
4. Move on
Once everything is configured, the Dashboard serves only for quick checks, not for production work.
What each status chip means
The chips in the top-right corner of the Dashboard are the only way to know if the plugin is ready without opening Settings.
API Key
Green if the key is present, orange if missing. Without a key no generation is possible.
Model
Shows the active default model. An unsupported model causes silent errors.
Auto-links
Shows whether the plugin automatically inserts internal links in generated articles.
Campaigns card
Takes you directly to the list of existing campaigns.
Titles & Brief card
Opens the new campaign creation form with all editorial presets.
Calendar card
Opens the calendar view with all scheduled content.
Log card
Opens the real-time log of generation activity.
How to use the Dashboard quick actions
The buttons and cards on the Dashboard are shortcuts — they do not replace the sidebar menu but let you reach the most-used areas without clicking through the menu.
+ New Campaign
Opens the campaign creation form directly. Use when you already know what to create.
Open Campaigns
Goes to the full campaign list. Use to review, not to create.
Calendar
Opens the monthly view of all planned and generated content.
Settings
Takes you to the global plugin configuration page.
Common mistakes to avoid
The most common mistake is not checking the chips before starting a campaign: if the API key is missing, generation starts but fails without a clear error message. The second mistake is using the Dashboard as the main working screen instead of moving to Campaigns or Calendar immediately.
Summary
The Dashboard is a starting point and quick check: verify API and model, choose your work area and move to Campaigns, Calendar or Settings. It is not a screen to keep open during production.