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Dashboard Overview

Introduction​

Welcome to Pluton, a comprehensive backup management application designed to help you protect your data across multiple sources and storage destinations. This guide provides an overview of the main user interface and navigation system to help you get started quickly.

Main Layout​

Pluton Dashboard

The Pluton dashboard follows a clean, modern layout with three primary sections:

1. Side Navigation Bar (Left)​

The vertical navigation bar on the left side of the interface provides quick access to all major sections of the application:

  • Logo - The Pluton logo at the top serves as your home base
  • Backup Plans - Main dashboard showing all your configured backup plans
  • Storages - Manage your backup destinations (local and cloud storage)
  • Sources - View and manage connected devices and backup sources
  • Settings - Configure application preferences and integrations
  • Logout - Sign out of your account

Each navigation item features an intuitive icon that appears alongside its label on hover, making navigation quick and effortless.

2. Main Content Area (Center)​

This is where the primary content and interactions take place, adapting based on which section you're viewing.

3. Page Header (Top)​

Each page features a header section with:

  • Page Title with an identifying icon
  • Quick Action Button (e.g., "+ New" to create items)
  • Utility Tools - Search, filter, sort, and view layout options
  • Page-Specific Actions - Additional actions relevant to the current view

A minimal footer displays the current Pluton version number.

Key Dashboard Sections​

Backup Plans Dashboard (Home)​

Pluton Backup Plans page

The Backup Plans page is your primary workspace and shows all configured backup operations.

Page Header Features:

  • "+ New" Button - Create a new backup plan
  • Tags Filter - Filter plans by assigned tags
  • Search - Quickly find plans by name
  • Sort Options - Sort by:
    • Title (A to Z / Z to A)
    • Date Created (Oldest First / Newest First)
  • Layout Toggle - Switch between list and grid views

Plan Cards Display:

Each backup plan is represented as a card showing:

  • Status Indicator - Visual icon showing if the plan is active (backup/sync icon) or paused

  • Plan Title - Name of the backup plan

  • Status Badges:

    • 🔒 Encrypted - Data is encrypted
    • 📦 Compressed - Data is compressed
    • ⏸️ Paused - Plan is currently inactive
    • ⚠️ Error - Plan has encountered an error

  • Source → Destination Path

    • Device icon and name (main computer or remote device)
    • Number of included paths/folders
    • Arrow indicator
    • Storage provider icon and name

  • Statistics:

    • 💾 Size - Total backup size (with snapshot count on hover)
    • 🔄 Interval - Backup frequency (e.g., "Daily at 10:00 AM")
    • 🕐 Last Backup - Time since last backup or "In Progress"

  • History Indicator - Quick visual showing recent backup success/failure

  • Actions Menu (⋮) - Quick access to:

    • Backup Now
    • Pause/Resume Plan

Empty State: When no plans exist, you'll see a helpful message with a button to create your first backup plan.

Storages Page​

Pluton Storages page

The Storages section manages all your backup destinations.

Page Header Features:

  • "+ New" Button - Add a new storage destination
  • Tags Filter - Filter storages by tags
  • Search - Find storages by name
  • Layout Toggle - Switch between list and grid views

Storage Cards Display:

Each storage destination shows:

  • Provider Icon - Visual identifier for the storage type (AWS S3, Google Drive, pCloud, OneDrive, B2, Local, etc.)

  • Storage Name - Custom name you've assigned

  • Storage Type - Provider name (e.g., "Amazon S3", "Google Drive")

  • Statistics:

    • 📦 Plans - Number of backup plans using this storage
    • 💾 Size - Total space used

  • Actions Menu (⋮) - Options include:

    • Edit - Modify storage configuration
    • Verify - Test the storage connection
    • Remove - Delete the storage (disabled for local storage)

Note: The local storage is locked and cannot be edited or removed, as it's essential for system operations.

Sources Page​

Pluton Devices page

The Sources section displays all connected devices that can serve as backup sources.

Page Header Features:

  • Tags Filter - Filter devices by tags
  • Search - Find devices by name
  • Layout Toggle - Switch between list and grid views

Device Cards Display:

Each device card shows:

  • Connection Status - Green dot for connected, gray for disconnected

  • Device Icon - Computer icon (local or remote)

  • OS Badge - Small icon indicating the operating system (Windows, Linux, macOS)

  • Device Name - Name assigned to the device

  • Status Labels:

    • "Main" badge - The main Pluton server
    • "Agent not Installed" - Device pending agent setup

  • Device Type - Classification (e.g., "Server", "Desktop", "Laptop")

  • Statistics:

    • 📦 Plans - Number of backup plans on this device
    • 📦 Agent Version - Pluton agent version installed

  • Actions Menu (⋮) - Options include:

    • Edit - Modify device settings
    • System Info - View detailed device information

Clicking on a device card navigates to the detailed device view.

Settings Page​

Pluton Settings page

The Settings section allows you to configure application-wide preferences.

Layout:

  • Sidebar Navigation with tabs:

    • ⚙️ General - Core application settings
    • 🔌 Integrations - Notification integrations

  • Update Button - Saves all setting changes

General Settings Tab:

  • Theme Selection - Choose between Light, Dark, or Auto (system-based)
  • Retention Settings - Configure how long backup data is retained
  • Other Preferences - Various application-specific settings

Integrations Tab: Notification settings for external services like:

  • Email notifications
  • Webhook integrations
  • Other third-party notification services

Additional Features:

  • App Logs Button - Opens a side panel displaying application logs for troubleshooting

Individual Plan View​

A Backup Plan Page

Clicking on a backup plan card takes you to a detailed view with:

Page Header:

  • Plan Title with status badges
  • Quick Actions:
    • Backup/Sync Now
    • Pause/Resume
    • Edit
    • More Options (⋮):
      • Clean Up - Prune old backups
      • Unlock - Unlock repository (backup plans only)
      • View Logs
      • Remove

Content Sections:

  1. Statistics Panel

    • Total backups/snapshots
    • Total size
    • Files and folders count
    • Latest backup status

  2. Progress Section

    • Real-time backup/restore progress
    • Status indicators
    • Progress bars and logs

  3. Backups/Snapshots List

    • Chronological list of all backups
    • Each entry shows date, size, and status
    • Actions to restore or manage individual backups

Individual Device View​

A Device Details Page

Clicking on a device card shows:

Page Header:

  • Device Name with status badges
  • Version Information:
    • Restic version badge
    • Rclone version badge
  • Edit Button - Modify device settings

Content Sections:

  1. Device Backups

    • All backup plans associated with this device
    • Quick access to each plan

  2. System Information (if available)

    • CPU usage
    • Memory usage
    • Disk space
    • Network information
    • Operating system details

View Layouts​

Pluton offers two view layouts for Plans, Storages, and Sources:

List View (Default)​

  • Compact horizontal cards
  • More information visible per item
  • Better for detailed comparison
  • Easier to scan multiple attributes

Grid View​

  • Larger square/rectangular cards
  • More visual and icon-focused
  • Better for browsing by icon/image
  • Ideal for touchscreen interfaces

Your layout preference is automatically saved per section and persists across sessions.

Search and Filter Tools​

All main sections (Plans, Storages, Sources) include powerful filtering capabilities:

  • Real-time search as you type
  • Searches by name/title
  • Instantly filters visible items

Tags Filter​

  • Filter items by assigned tags
  • Helpful for organizing large numbers of items
  • Quick access to related items

Sort Options (Plans only)​

  • Title (alphabetically)
  • Creation date (newest/oldest)
  • Helps organize and find plans quickly

Tips for Getting Started​

  1. Start with Storage - Configure at least one storage destination before creating plans
  2. Use Tags - Organize your plans, storages, and devices with tags from the beginning
  3. Check Device Status - Ensure your sources show as "Connected" before scheduling backups
  4. Test First - Run a manual backup before relying on scheduled backups
  5. Monitor Logs - Check app logs if something doesn't work as expected

This documentation reflects Pluton version 0.0.1. For the latest updates and features, please check the application footer for your current version.