Connect to your desktop
Using the VNC viewer, terminal, and chat panel on your Le Bureau desktop.
The desktop viewer
Click a running desktop from your dashboard to open the viewer. It is your window into the cloud desktop, split into three panels.
The three panels
VNC viewer (left)
The large left panel shows your desktop's screen in real-time. This is a full Ubuntu + XFCE desktop streamed to your browser.
You can:
- Watch your agent work -- files being edited, browsers opening, terminals running
- Take control -- click and type directly, like any remote desktop session
- Resize -- the viewer adapts to your browser window
The VNC connection streams continuously, so you always see the current state.
Terminal (top right)
The terminal gives you shell access to your desktop via xterm.js. It is a bash session running as the agent user inside the VM.
Use it to run commands, check logs, install software, or debug issues. Same as a local terminal.
Chat panel (bottom right)
The chat panel connects you to the AI agent running in your desktop. Give instructions here and see the agent's responses.
Type a message and the agent will read your request, act on it (run commands, edit files, browse the web), and report back.
It uses the provider and model you configured when creating the desktop.
Keyboard shortcuts
When the VNC viewer has focus, keyboard input goes to the remote desktop. Click a different panel to switch focus.
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Send Ctrl+Alt+Del to VM | VNC toolbar |
| Toggle full-screen VNC | VNC toolbar |
| Paste into terminal | Right-click or Ctrl+Shift+V |
Tips
Let the agent drive. The chat panel is the fastest way to get things done. Give instructions, let the agent execute, use VNC to verify visually.
Use the terminal for debugging. If something looks off in VNC, switch to the terminal to check logs, running processes, or test commands.
Keep the tab open. VNC and chat are live WebSocket connections. Closing the tab disconnects you, but the desktop keeps running. You can reconnect anytime from the dashboard.
Connection issues
If a panel shows a connection error:
- Check that the desktop status is "Running" on your dashboard.
- Refresh the page.
- If the desktop just booted, give it 30 to 60 seconds for services to start.
For ongoing issues, see VNC connection issues.