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

# Meta Agent Panel

> Quick access to AI assistance from anywhere using Cmd+J

The Meta Agent Panel provides instant access to the Meta Agent from any page in the Kubiya interface. It's a floating overlay that lets you ask questions, execute tasks, and explore your infrastructure without navigating away from your current context.

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## Opening the Panel

There are two ways to open the Meta Agent Panel:

### Keyboard Shortcut (Recommended)

Press **Cmd+J** (Mac) or **Ctrl+J** (Windows/Linux) from any page.

### Floating Action Button (FAB)

Click the purple pulsing button in the bottom-right corner of the screen. The FAB is always visible on every page.

## Panel vs Workspace

| Feature                  | Panel (Cmd+J)        | [Workspace](/web-interface/compose-workspace) |
| ------------------------ | -------------------- | --------------------------------------------- |
| **Access**               | From any page        | Navigate to /chat                             |
| **Conversation History** | Limited              | Full sidebar                                  |
| **Best For**             | Quick queries        | Extended conversations                        |
| **Context**              | Current page context | Dedicated focus                               |
| **Size**                 | Compact overlay      | Full screen                                   |

<Tip>
  Use the **Panel** for quick questions like "What agents are available?" or "Show me today's failed tasks."

  Use the **[Workspace](/web-interface/compose-workspace)** for complex conversations requiring multiple turns and detailed context.
</Tip>

## Panel Layout

### Header

The panel header contains:

* **Meta Agent** label with AI indicator
* **Model selector** showing current model (e.g., Claude Sonnet 4.5)
* **Token counter** showing conversation usage
* **New conversation** button
* **History** button to access previous conversations
* **Expand** button to open in full workspace
* **Close** button (or press Escape)

### Message Area

The central area displays:

* Your messages
* Agent responses with tool calls
* Expandable reasoning sections
* Visual/JSON data toggles

### Input Bar

Same controls as the [Compose Workspace](/web-interface/compose-workspace):

| Control      | Description           |
| ------------ | --------------------- |
| **+**        | Attach files          |
| **Code**     | Attach repositories   |
| **Shield**   | Toggle sandbox mode   |
| **Server**   | Select task queue     |
| **AI**       | Model selector        |
| **Act/Plan** | Toggle execution mode |

## First-Time Setup

On your first use, you may see an onboarding screen to personalize your experience:

### Category Selection

Choose categories relevant to your role:

* **Security** - CVEs, vulnerabilities, compliance
* **Infrastructure** - Kubernetes, databases, services
* **Cost Optimization** - Cloud spend, unused resources
* **CI/CD** - Pipelines, deployments, releases
* **Memory & Insights** - Historical patterns, knowledge
* **Tasks & Jobs** - Execution planning, automation

These preferences customize the AI-powered suggestions shown in the panel.

## Common Uses

### Quick Infrastructure Queries

```
"What Kubernetes pods are running in production?"
```

```
"Show me EC2 instances with high CPU usage"
```

### Resource Lookups

```
"Find the DevOps agent and show its capabilities"
```

```
"What skills does the security team have access to?"
```

### Status Checks

```
"Are there any failed tasks in the last hour?"
```

```
"What's the status of worker queue 'production'?"
```

### Quick Actions

```
"Execute the cost-analyzer agent on AWS resources"
```

```
"Create a task to review security vulnerabilities"
```

## Keyboard Shortcuts

| Shortcut        | Action                   |
| --------------- | ------------------------ |
| `Cmd/Ctrl + J`  | Toggle panel open/closed |
| `Escape`        | Close panel              |
| `Enter`         | Send message             |
| `Shift + Enter` | New line                 |

## Panel Controls

### Expanding to Workspace

Click the expand icon in the header to open the current conversation in the full [Compose Workspace](/web-interface/compose-workspace). This preserves your conversation context.

### Accessing History

Click the history icon to see recent conversations started from the panel. You can resume any previous conversation.

### Switching Models

Click the model selector to choose a different AI model:

* **Claude Sonnet 4.5** - Balanced (default)
* **Claude Opus 4.5** - Maximum capability
* **Claude Sonnet 4** - Fast, efficient
* Other available models

## Best Practices

1. **Keep queries focused** - The panel works best for single-purpose requests
2. **Expand for complexity** - Move to the workspace for multi-step operations
3. **Use keyboard shortcuts** - Cmd+J is faster than clicking
4. **Check the model** - Ensure you're using the right model for your task
5. **Review before executing** - Use Plan mode for sensitive operations

## Related Pages

* **[Compose Workspace](/web-interface/compose-workspace)** - Full-screen conversation interface
* **[Meta Agent](/core-concepts/meta-agent)** - Learn about Meta Agent capabilities
* **[Keyboard Shortcuts](/web-interface/keyboard-shortcuts)** - All navigation shortcuts