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Claude Manager is a centralized control panel for everything related to your Claude CLI environment. Access it from the sidebar to configure MCP servers, install plugins, review agent sessions, edit permission rules, manage hooks, and update settings — all without touching config files manually.
Claude Manager Dashboard

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MCP Server Management

Add, remove, and monitor Model Context Protocol servers that extend Claude’s capabilities with external tools and data sources.

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Adding a Server

Open Claude Manager

Navigate to the MCP Servers tab inside Claude Manager.

Add a server

Click Add Server and provide the server name, command, and any required arguments or environment variables.

Verify connection

Claude Manager pings the server and displays its available tools. A green status indicator confirms a healthy connection.

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Server Operations

ActionDescription
AddRegister a new MCP server with its command and arguments
RemoveUnregister a server and clean up its configuration
ListView all configured servers with connection status
MCP servers are stored in your Claude CLI configuration. Changes made in Claude Manager are reflected in the CLI immediately.

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Plugin Management

Install, uninstall, enable, and disable plugins that add new features to Claude’s workflow.

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Installing Plugins

Browse available plugins from supported marketplaces or install directly by name. Each plugin card shows its description, version, and compatibility.
ActionDescription
InstallDownload and register a plugin from a marketplace
UninstallRemove a plugin and its associated configuration
EnableActivate an installed plugin so Claude can use it
DisableDeactivate a plugin without removing it

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Marketplaces

Claude Manager supports browsing plugins from community marketplaces. Filter by category, sort by popularity, and read descriptions before installing.
Plugins run locally on your machine. Review a plugin’s source and permissions before installing.

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Agents Viewer

Monitor all Claude agent instances across your projects. The Agents Viewer shows:
  • Active agents — currently running tasks with live status
  • Idle agents — spawned but waiting for work
  • Agent history — past agent sessions with duration and outcome
Each agent entry links back to its associated task, so you can jump directly to the terminal output or task card.

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Session History

Browse a complete history of Claude CLI sessions. Each session entry includes:
FieldDescription
TimestampWhen the session started and ended
DurationTotal session length
ModelWhich Claude model was used
TurnsNumber of conversation turns
TokensInput and output token counts
CostEstimated API cost for the session
Use session history to audit past work, debug issues, or review what Claude did on a specific task.

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Permission Rules

View and manage the permission rules that control Claude’s auto-mode behavior. Permission rules determine which tool calls Claude can execute without prompting for approval.

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Rule Structure

Each rule defines:
  • Tool — the tool or command being controlled (e.g., bash, edit, write)
  • Pattern — an optional path or command pattern to match
  • Action — allow or deny

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Editing Rules

Add, modify, or remove rules directly from the table view. Changes take effect on the next agent session. The viewer highlights active rules and shows which ones are inherited from global vs. project-level configuration.
Overly permissive rules allow Claude to execute commands without confirmation. Review rules carefully, especially for bash commands.

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Hooks Editor

Configure hooks that run custom scripts at specific points in the Claude agent lifecycle. Hooks let you integrate Claude Board with your existing toolchain.

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Available Hook Points

HookTriggers When
PreToolUseBefore Claude calls a tool
PostToolUseAfter a tool call completes
NotificationWhen Claude sends a notification event
StopWhen an agent session ends

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Editing Hooks

Use the built-in editor to write hook scripts directly in Claude Manager. Each hook configuration includes the event type, a matcher pattern, and the command to execute.
Hooks are useful for running linters after file edits, sending custom notifications, or enforcing project conventions automatically.

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Settings Editor

Edit Claude CLI settings without manually modifying JSON files. The Settings Editor provides a form-based interface for all configuration options:
  • Default model — set the preferred model for new tasks
  • Max tokens — configure output token limits
  • Theme — choose between light, dark, or system appearance
  • API configuration — manage API keys and endpoints
  • Telemetry — enable or disable usage data collection
Changes are validated before saving and applied immediately.

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Account & CLI Updates

Manage your Claude account and keep the CLI up to date from within Claude Manager.

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Account

  • View your current plan and usage limits
  • Check API key status and expiration
  • Switch between accounts or organizations

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CLI Updates

Claude Manager checks for new Claude CLI versions automatically. When an update is available:
  1. A badge appears on the Claude Manager sidebar icon
  2. Open the Account tab to see the new version details
  3. Click Update to install the latest CLI version
CLI updates do not affect the Claude Board desktop app version. Board updates are managed separately through the app’s auto-update system.