# Pulse (/docs/verdent-manager/core-features/pulse)

> Real-time visual dashboards for your tasks, customized through natural language



Pulse transforms your tasks and instructions into the most effective view for the job — whether that's a simple board, a progress dashboard, or a more structured project view. Pulse content is generated by Manager based on the current state of your tasks, and its visual style is fully customizable through conversation.

## What You'll Learn [#what-youll-learn]

* How to open and read the Pulse panel
* How to customize Pulse styles through conversation
* How to save and manage style templates
* Common use cases for Pulse

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## Open Pulse [#open-pulse]

In the Manager's top toolbar, click the **Pulse** icon (waveform icon) to open the Pulse panel.

* When there are new Pulse updates you haven't viewed yet, a small dot will appear on the icon.
* The Pulse panel is located on the right side of the interface, sharing space with the project list and scheduled tasks — you can switch between them at any time.

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## What Pulse Shows [#what-pulse-shows]

Pulse content is automatically generated by Manager based on the current state of your tasks, presented in a structured and visual format. Common elements include:

| Element           | Description                                       |
| ----------------- | ------------------------------------------------- |
| **Task Overview** | Execution status of all current tasks at a glance |
| **Progress**      | Completion status across different stages         |
| **Dependencies**  | Relationships and flow between task steps         |
| **Deliverables**  | Summaries or previews of final outputs            |

Pulse titles and content adapt dynamically to your project, so different tasks will produce different types of visualizations.

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## Customize Pulse Styles [#customize-pulse-styles]

The core strength of Pulse is full visual customization — done entirely through conversation. No parameters, no configs. Just describe what you want.

### First-Time Customization [#first-time-customization]

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the Pulse Panel">
    Open Pulse and click **Edit Pulse Style** in the empty state.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Prompt Is Inserted">
    A style-editing prompt is automatically inserted into the chat.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Describe Your Style">
    Tell Manager what you want. For example:

    > "Create a dark-themed topology view showing task relationships with nodes and connections."
  </Step>

  <Step title="Apply Instantly">
    Manager generates and applies the new Pulse style immediately.
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Save Style Templates [#save-style-templates]

Once you're satisfied with a style, a **New Style** card will appear in the panel. You can:

* **Adjust** — Continue refining the style through conversation.
* **Save Style** — Store the current style as a named template.

### Manage Saved Templates [#manage-saved-templates]

From the style menu in the top-right corner of the panel, you can:

* View all saved style templates
* Switch between styles
* Delete templates you no longer need

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## Use Cases [#use-cases]

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Parallel Development Monitoring">
    When multiple Workers are handling different modules, Pulse can consolidate their statuses into a single topology view — clearly showing what's done, in progress, or blocked.
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Project Progress Reporting">
    Switch Pulse to a Gantt chart or milestone view to generate a shareable progress board — no manual formatting required.
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Long-Term Project Tracking">
    Each time you open Manager, Pulse automatically reflects the latest state. No refreshing, no manual aggregation — just open and see everything.
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Personalized Workspace">
    Save different templates (e.g., "Daily Report", "Tech Review") and switch between them instantly to match your current workflow.
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

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## Notes [#notes]

<Note>
  The Pulse panel may display custom background visuals defined by the selected style template. These are preserved when the template is saved.
</Note>

<Note>
  Pulse content is generated in real time by AI — no manual refresh needed. The icon will notify you when updates are available.
</Note>

<Note>
  If the Pulse panel is empty, the current Manager session doesn't yet have enough task data. Once tasks are added, it will populate automatically.
</Note>

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## FAQs [#faqs]

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Do I need to configure anything to use Pulse?">
    No. Pulse works out of the box and updates automatically as tasks evolve. Customization happens entirely through conversation.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How do I know when Pulse has new content?">
    A small dot appears on the Pulse icon in the top toolbar whenever there are unviewed updates.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I have multiple Pulse styles for different projects?">
    Yes. Save any style as a template and switch between them from the style menu in the top-right corner of the panel.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Why is my Pulse panel empty?">
    The current Manager session doesn't have enough task data yet. Add or run tasks and Pulse will populate automatically.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

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## See Also [#see-also]

<CardGroup cols="2">
  <Card title="Manager" icon="user-tie" href="/docs/verdent-manager/core-features/manager">
    How Manager orchestrates tasks
  </Card>

  <Card title="Automation" icon="clock" href="/docs/verdent-manager/core-features/automation">
    Scheduled workflows in natural language
  </Card>

  <Card title="Integration" icon="plug" href="/docs/verdent-manager/core-features/integration">
    Connect third-party tools through MCP
  </Card>
</CardGroup>