> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://mintlify.com/koala73/worldmonitor/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Dashboard Overview

> Introduction to World Monitor's real-time global intelligence dashboard

World Monitor is a real-time global intelligence dashboard that aggregates AI-powered news, geopolitical monitoring, and infrastructure tracking into a unified situational awareness interface.

## Accessing World Monitor

World Monitor is available in multiple variants, each focused on a different domain:

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="World Monitor" icon="globe" href="https://worldmonitor.app">
    Geopolitics, military, conflicts, and infrastructure
  </Card>

  <Card title="Tech Monitor" icon="microchip" href="https://tech.worldmonitor.app">
    Startups, AI/ML, cloud, and cybersecurity
  </Card>

  <Card title="Finance Monitor" icon="chart-line" href="https://finance.worldmonitor.app">
    Global markets, trading, central banks, and Gulf FDI
  </Card>

  <Card title="Happy Monitor" icon="face-smile" href="https://happy.worldmonitor.app">
    Good news, positive trends, and uplifting stories
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

All four variants run from a single codebase. You can switch between them using the header bar.

## Platform Options

### Web Application

Access World Monitor directly in your browser at [worldmonitor.app](https://worldmonitor.app). The web version works on any modern browser and includes:

* Full dashboard functionality
* Installable as a Progressive Web App (PWA)
* Offline map support with cached tiles
* Works on desktop and tablet devices

### Desktop Application

Native desktop apps are available for macOS, Windows, and Linux. The desktop version provides:

* **Local API handlers** - All 60+ API handlers run locally via a Node.js sidecar
* **OS keychain integration** - API keys stored securely in macOS Keychain or Windows Credential Manager
* **Local AI support** - Connect to Ollama or LM Studio for on-device intelligence
* **Settings panel** - Dedicated configuration UI (Cmd+,) for LLMs, API keys, and debugging
* **Auto-updates** - Automatic update notifications with direct download links

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  <Card title="Windows" icon="windows">
    Download .exe or .msi installer
  </Card>

  <Card title="macOS" icon="apple">
    Available for Apple Silicon (ARM64) and Intel (x64)
  </Card>

  <Card title="Linux" icon="linux">
    AppImage format for all distributions
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## System Requirements

### Minimum Requirements

* **Browser**: Chrome 90+, Firefox 88+, Safari 14+, or Edge 90+
* **Display**: 1280×720 resolution (1920×1080 recommended)
* **Connection**: Broadband internet for real-time data feeds
* **Memory**: 4GB RAM (8GB recommended for smoother performance)

### Optimal Setup

* **Display**: Ultra-wide monitor (2000px+ width) for L-shaped layout
* **Connection**: Stable broadband for live video streams
* **Desktop app**: For local AI and secure credential storage

<Warning>
  **Mobile devices**: World Monitor is designed for multi-panel desktop use. Screens below 768px will receive a warning modal as the interface is optimized for larger displays.
</Warning>

## Dashboard Layout

World Monitor uses a sophisticated grid-based layout optimized for information density:

### Standard Layout (\< 2000px)

* Interactive 3D globe at the top
* Panels stacked vertically below the map
* Configurable panel heights and order

### Ultra-Wide Layout (≥ 2000px)

* Map floats on the left (60% width)
* Panels tile to the right and below
* Maximizes screen real estate on 4K and ultra-wide monitors

## Key Capabilities

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  <Accordion title="150+ RSS Feeds">
    Curated feeds across geopolitics, defense, energy, tech, and finance. Each variant loads its own feed set:

    * **Geopolitical**: \~25 categories
    * **Tech**: \~20 categories
    * **Finance**: \~18 categories

    Domain-allowlisted proxy prevents CORS issues.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Interactive 3D Globe">
    WebGL-accelerated rendering with 40+ toggleable data layers including conflicts, military bases, nuclear facilities, undersea cables, pipelines, protests, and more.

    Switchable between 3D globe and flat map mode.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="AI-Powered Intelligence">
    * LLM-synthesized World Brief summaries
    * Local LLM support (Ollama/LM Studio)
    * Country Instability Index (0-100 scores)
    * Trending keyword spike detection
    * Strategic posture assessment
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Live Video Streams">
    8+ default channels (Bloomberg, Sky News, Al Jazeera, Euronews) with 30+ optional channels available. HLS native streaming for select channels.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Real-Time Data Layers">
    * Active conflicts and protests
    * Military flight and naval tracking
    * Internet outages and cyber threats
    * Natural disasters and satellite fires
    * Airport delays and weather alerts
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Multi-Language Support

World Monitor supports **16 languages**:

English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Dutch, Swedish, Russian, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Turkish, Thai, and Vietnamese.

* Language bundles are lazy-loaded (only active language is fetched)
* Native RTL support for Arabic and Hebrew
* Localized news feeds for 7 regions
* AI translation for headlines and summaries

## Next Steps

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  <Card title="Interface Guide" icon="browser" href="/guide/interface">
    Learn the dashboard layout and panels
  </Card>

  <Card title="Map Navigation" icon="map" href="/guide/navigation">
    Master regional presets and URL sharing
  </Card>

  <Card title="Command Palette" icon="terminal" href="/guide/command-palette">
    Use Cmd+K for fuzzy search and quick actions
  </Card>

  <Card title="Panels Guide" icon="table-columns" href="/guide/panels">
    Customize, resize, and reorder panels
  </Card>
</CardGroup>