> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://dshtauri.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Interface tour

> Find sessions, model settings, desktop configuration, logs, and window controls.

The **Harness workspace** inside the window handles agent tasks; the native **desktop shell** manages the local service and system integration. Choose the entry point for your task.

![Desktop shell and embedded Harness workspace](https://mintcdn.com/dshtauri/ulk6UnbnlYmrJhh5/images/workspaces-sessions.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=ulk6UnbnlYmrJhh5\&q=85\&s=7b4eb3f26ac2469b41ec1b5d6e0e79fd)

## Common entry points

| Task | Where to go |
| - | - |
| Select a workspace, create a session, or send a task | Harness sidebar and composer |
| Switch models or manage tools, Skills, or MCP | Harness **Settings** |
| Review tool activity, approvals, and results | Current Harness session |
| Configure the app, profiles, plugins, or core | **Configuration** in the desktop title bar |
| Copy runtime logs | **Help → Run logs** |
| Check desktop updates | **Help → Check for updates** |
| View desktop version and source | **Help → About Desktop** |

The top bar also provides sidebar, back, forward, and window controls. On macOS, use the native menu and traffic-light buttons.

## Desktop configuration

![Desktop Configuration dialog with Debug, Profiles, Plugins, and Core panels](https://mintcdn.com/dshtauri/ulk6UnbnlYmrJhh5/images/desktop-settings.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=ulk6UnbnlYmrJhh5\&q=85\&s=a67f66e6b0a087e5be5088e0af752af5)

| Panel | Purpose |
| - | - |
| **Application** | Service address and status, port, memory, zoom, CLI integration, launch on login, close behavior, versions, and data directory |
| **Profiles** | Create, clone, switch, back up, or delete a Harness configuration environment |
| **Plugins** | Inspect installed plugins, errors, and recovery actions; manage optional plugins |
| **Core Engine** | Download, switch, or remove compatible Harness cores |

> [!NOTE]
>
> Closing the main window hides it to the tray by default, leaving the service running. Change this to quit in **Application**. Profiles separate configuration and plugins; they are not operating system sandboxes.

See [Desktop settings](https://dshtauri.mintlify.site/en/guides/settings.md) for options or [Workspaces and sessions](https://dshtauri.mintlify.site/en/guides/workspaces-and-sessions.md) for the task workflow.


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