Screenshots

Explore the Contao Manager API Browser interface through these screenshots showcasing key features and functionality.

Table of contents

  1. Dashboard Overview
  2. Adding New Sites
  3. Site Management Interface
  4. Workflow Execution
  5. History and Audit Trails
  6. Dark Mode Support
  7. Mobile Responsive Design
  8. Interface Design Principles
    1. Visual Hierarchy
    2. Accessibility
    3. Performance
  9. Feature Comparison
    1. Before vs After
  10. Getting Started with the Interface
    1. First Impressions
    2. Learning Curve
  11. Real-World Usage Scenarios
    1. Web Agency Management
    2. Enterprise IT Operations
    3. Freelancer Efficiency
  12. Technical Implementation
    1. Modern Web Technologies
    2. Performance Optimizations

Dashboard Overview

The main dashboard provides a centralized view of all your managed Contao sites. Each site appears as an informative card showing status, last activity, and quick action buttons.

Dashboard Overview

Key Features Shown:

  • Clean, card-based site layout
  • Status indicators for each site
  • Quick access to common operations
  • Modern, responsive design
  • Theme toggle in header

Adding New Sites

The site addition process is streamlined with a clear form interface for entering Contao Manager details and selecting appropriate permissions.

Add New Site

Features Highlighted:

  • URL input with validation
  • Permission scope selector with descriptions
  • Clear call-to-action buttons
  • Helpful guidance text
  • Form validation and error handling

Site Management Interface

Each site provides a comprehensive management interface with tabbed navigation for different aspects of site administration.

Site Details

Interface Elements:

  • Tabbed navigation (Info, Expert, Logs, History)
  • Site status and information display
  • Action buttons for common operations
  • Breadcrumb navigation
  • Context-sensitive help

Workflow Execution

Complex operations like composer updates run as visual workflows with timeline-based progress tracking and step-by-step visualization.

Workflow Timeline

Workflow Features:

  • Timeline visualization of progress
  • Step-by-step execution tracking
  • Real-time status updates
  • Pause/resume capabilities
  • Detailed step information
  • Error handling and recovery options

History and Audit Trails

Complete execution history with detailed logging provides full transparency into all operations performed on your sites.

History and Logs

Audit Capabilities:

  • Chronological operation history
  • Detailed execution information
  • Success/failure tracking
  • Searchable and filterable logs
  • Export capabilities for compliance
  • Performance metrics and timing

Dark Mode Support

Full dark mode support provides comfortable viewing in low-light environments while maintaining excellent readability and visual hierarchy.

Dark Mode

Dark Mode Benefits:

  • Reduced eye strain in low-light conditions
  • Professional appearance
  • Consistent with system preferences
  • All interface elements properly themed
  • Instant theme switching
  • Persistent preference storage

Mobile Responsive Design

The interface adapts beautifully to mobile devices, providing full functionality in a touch-optimized layout perfect for on-the-go management.

Mobile Responsive

Mobile Optimizations:

  • Touch-friendly interface elements
  • Optimized navigation for small screens
  • Essential functionality prioritized
  • Readable text and clear buttons
  • Swipe gestures support
  • Portrait and landscape layouts

Interface Design Principles

Visual Hierarchy

The interface uses clear visual hierarchy with:

  • Primary actions emphasized with prominent buttons
  • Secondary information in supporting text
  • Status indicators using color and iconography
  • Progressive disclosure for complex features

Accessibility

Designed with accessibility in mind:

  • High contrast ratios for readability
  • Keyboard navigation support throughout
  • Screen reader friendly markup
  • Focus indicators for interactive elements

Performance

Optimized for smooth performance:

  • Fast loading times
  • Responsive interactions with immediate feedback
  • Efficient data loading with pagination
  • Smooth animations that enhance rather than distract

Feature Comparison

Before vs After

See how the API Browser transforms Contao site management:

Traditional Approach:

  • Multiple browser tabs for different sites
  • Manual tracking of update status
  • No centralized history or audit trails
  • Repetitive authentication processes

With API Browser:

  • Single interface for all sites
  • Automated workflow execution
  • Complete history and audit capabilities
  • Secure token management with OAuth

Getting Started with the Interface

First Impressions

When you first access the API Browser:

  1. Clean Welcome Screen - No overwhelming options, just clear next steps
  2. Guided Setup - Step-by-step process for adding your first site
  3. Helpful Tooltips - Context-sensitive help throughout the interface
  4. Progressive Enhancement - Advanced features revealed as you become familiar

Learning Curve

The interface is designed for:

  • Immediate Productivity - Common tasks accessible without training
  • Progressive Discovery - Advanced features available when needed
  • Consistent Patterns - Similar operations work the same way across features
  • Helpful Feedback - Clear success/error messages guide user actions

Real-World Usage Scenarios

Web Agency Management

Managing 20+ client sites:

  • Dashboard overview shows status at-a-glance
  • Bulk operations for routine maintenance
  • Client-specific branding and organization
  • Detailed reporting for billing and compliance

Enterprise IT Operations

Corporate Contao deployment:

  • Role-based access with different permission scopes
  • Comprehensive audit trails for change management
  • Integration with existing monitoring systems
  • Automated maintenance workflows

Freelancer Efficiency

Individual consultant managing multiple projects:

  • Quick site switching without multiple logins
  • Workflow automation for repetitive tasks
  • History tracking for project documentation
  • Mobile access for urgent updates

Technical Implementation

Modern Web Technologies

The screenshots showcase an interface built with:

  • React v19 - Modern component architecture
  • Chakra UI v3 - Professional component library
  • TypeScript - Type-safe development
  • Responsive Design - Mobile-first approach

Performance Optimizations

Visible in the interface:

  • Fast rendering - Immediate response to user actions
  • Efficient data loading - Pagination and lazy loading
  • Smooth transitions - Professional animation timing
  • Minimal loading states - Optimistic UI updates

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All screenshots show the interface running in a real development environment with actual Contao Manager integration.