Desktop guide

Scope: EchoAgent Desktop (Client). See Runtime guides for standalone Python commands, YAML configuration, and Dashboard operations.

Desktop organizes tasks around an actual working directory. A task can read material, make a plan, use tools, and produce files. You can inspect progress, respond to permission requests, and review changes and deliverables.

Stage	Read	Expected outcome
Install	Installation	Launch and check capabilities
Start	Quickstart	Generate and verify a file
Daily work	Tasks and permissions	Set permissions, refine requests, and verify results
Specialized work	Coding · Automation · Knowledge and memory	Choose tools and verification methods
Configuration	Models and extensions · Groups and scheduling	Configure models, capabilities, and ongoing work
Maintenance	Data and troubleshooting	Back up, restore, and diagnose issues

Read Architecture and Desktop architecture and data flow for the design.