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How to use the Workbench panels.

The Workbench is a dock of panels that open around the centered chat, so proof sits beside the conversation. This guide shows how to open a panel, where it docks, and which panel to reach for — so you, Toad, and agents inspect the same evidence.

Proof loop

Pull the right panel up beside the chat

The Workbench turns CrazyToad into an operator cockpit. You stay in the conversation and open a panel only when you need it: Preview and Attach view for visual QA, Files and Git for the source of changes, Terminal for focused checks, Spawn to start agents, Search and Problems to find issues, Scheduler to manage recurring work, Cost to watch spend, and Review to keep decisions close.

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CrazyToad Workbench with the Files panel docked beside the live chat and approvals
A docked panel (Files shown) beside the live chat and approval queue
01
Open a panel from the dock

While you talk to Toad, open the panel you need from the Workbench dock. You don't leave the conversation to do it — the chat stays centered.

02
It docks beside the chat

The panel opens alongside the conversation, not over it (the screenshot shows the Files panel docked open). Proof and discussion stay side by side, and Toad and agents can inspect the very same rendered page or file you see.

03
Reach for the panel that fits the step

Use Preview for visual QA on a local page, Files and Git to read the source and review changes, and Terminal to run a focused check or script. Add Spawn, Search, Problems, Scheduler, Cost, or Review as the work calls for them.

04
Close it when you're done

Panels are on-demand, so dismiss one once the proof is captured and keep the surface focused on the conversation. Re-open it any time the next step needs it.

Panel reference. Every Workbench panel at a glance — open whichever one the current step needs.
PreviewOpen local pages and visual proof
Attach viewShare the page/image stream with Toad
FilesInspect the active workspace
GitReview changes before release work
TerminalRun focused checks and scripts
SpawnStart watchable or background agents
SearchFind symbols, docs, and text
ProblemsKeep errors visible
SchedulerEdit or pause recurring work
CostTrack spend while work runs
ReviewKeep decision work close