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Please add a visible New Chat button to the OpenClaw Control UI so users can start a fresh session from the dashboard without reusing the current chat.

Problem

There is no obvious way in the current UI to create a new chat/session from either:

  • the Chat view
  • the Sessions view

Users can view and switch sessions, but creating a new one is unclear or not exposed.

Requested behavior

Add a New Chat button in one or more of these locations:

  • Chat page header, near the current session chip
  • left sidebar under Chat
  • Sessions page header

When clicked, it should:

  1. create a new direct session
  2. open it immediately in the chat view
  3. update the URL to /chat?session=<new-session-key> or equivalent

Nice to have

  • optional session name/label on creation
  • copy current model/settings into the new session
  • keyboard shortcut like Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + N

Why

  • this is a standard expected chat affordance
  • it reduces confusion around session management
  • it makes the Control UI feel more intuitive and complete

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TL;DR

Add a New Chat button to the OpenClaw Control UI, potentially in the Chat page header, left sidebar, or Sessions page header, to enable users to create a new chat session.

Guidance

  • Identify the most suitable location for the New Chat button, considering user experience and existing UI elements.
  • Determine the technical requirements for creating a new direct session, such as generating a unique session key and updating the URL.
  • Consider implementing optional features, like session naming and copying current model/settings, to enhance user experience.
  • Plan for potential keyboard shortcut integration, like Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + N, for power users.

Example

No code snippet is provided due to the lack of specific technical details in the issue.

Notes

The implementation details may vary depending on the underlying technology stack and framework used in the OpenClaw Control UI.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Add the New Chat button to the most intuitive location, such as the Chat page header, to provide a basic solution for users to create new chat sessions.

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