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Coreflux HUB login screen showing username and password fields with Connect to Coreflux button

Manage Your Broker from the Browser

You have a Coreflux broker running. Now you want to explore MQTT topics, deploy LoT code, configure routes, and manage users — all without installing desktop tools or memorizing command-line syntax. The Coreflux HUB gives you a browser-based interface that puts every management task in one place.
Like the dashboard of your car. You don’t pop the hood to check the speed or fuel level — you glance at the dashboard. The HUB does the same for your broker: real-time data, configuration, and diagnostics, all visible at a glance.

When to Use This

  • You want to manage your broker visually without installing MQTT Explorer or VS Code
  • You need to deploy and test LoT code quickly from any machine with a browser
  • You’re configuring routes to databases or PLCs and want a guided, visual workflow
  • You want to monitor connected clients and system health in real time

Haven’t installed Coreflux yet? Follow the Installation guide first — make sure to expose ports 8080 and 8443 so the HUB is reachable.

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Access the HUB

Open your browser and navigate to:
EnvironmentURL
Localhttp://localhost:8080
Remotehttp://<broker-ip>:8080
HTTPShttps://localhost:8443
Log in with the default credentials:
SettingValue
Usernameroot
Passwordcoreflux
Change the default password before deploying to production. Go to System → User Management to update credentials.

What Can You Do with Coreflux HUB?

Once you’re logged in, the HUB gives you four dedicated apps that together cover every broker management task — from inspecting live data to deploying logic and connecting external systems.

MQTT

Browse live topics, inspect payloads, publish test messages, and see which clients are connected.

LoT Editor

Create, edit, and deploy Actions, Models, and Rules directly in the browser — no external tools needed.

Routes

Connect your broker to databases, PLCs, and external systems using templates or LoT code, then monitor each connection in real time.

System

Configure the broker, manage users and permissions, run commands, and stream real-time logs for diagnostics.
The table below maps common tasks to the app that handles them so you always know where to go.
TaskHUB App
Browse topics and inspect message payloadsMQTT
Publish a test message to any topicMQTT
See which devices are connectedMQTT
Write or update an Action, Model, or RuleLoT Editor
Deploy LoT code to the broker instantlyLoT Editor
Add a route to a database or PLCRoutes
Monitor route connection health and logsRoutes
Change broker network or TLS settingsSystem
Create users and assign permissionsSystem
View real-time broker logs and run commandsSystem
The sections below walk you through each of these tasks hands-on.

See Your MQTT Data

Open the MQTT app to browse every topic flowing through your broker in real time. The topic tree on the left lets you drill into any hierarchy, and selecting a topic shows its latest payload, QoS, and timestamp on the right.
Coreflux HUB MQTT Explorer showing the topic tree and a selected message payload
Use this when you need to verify that a device is publishing, check payload formats, or publish a test message — all without leaving the browser. For a full walkthrough, see MQTT Explorer.

Connect to an External Device with a Route

Open the Routes app to connect your broker to databases, PLCs, or other external systems. Pick a template, fill in the connection details, map MQTT topics to fields, and activate — the HUB handles the rest.
Coreflux HUB Routes app showing route creation with a template and configuration fields
Each route card shows a live status indicator so you can tell at a glance whether the connection is healthy. For configuration details, see Routes.

Quickly Change the LoT Running on the Broker

Open the LoT Editor to create, edit, or redeploy Actions, Models, and Rules directly in the browser. Changes take effect immediately — no build step, no file transfer, no restart.
Coreflux HUB LoT Editor showing an Action being edited and deployed
This is the fastest way to iterate on broker logic when you don’t have VS Code open. For the full editor reference, see LoT Editor.

Debug Your LoT and Broker

Open the System app when something isn’t behaving as expected. Broker Logs stream trace-level output in real time, and the Command Console lets you run broker commands directly — restart actions, inspect state, or change configuration on the fly.
Coreflux HUB System app showing broker logs and the command console
Combine logs with the MQTT Explorer to trace a message from publish to action execution. For all system tools, see System.

Next Steps

Explore the HUB

Deep-dive into each app — MQTT Explorer, LoT Editor, Routes, and System tools.

Create Your First Action

Build and deploy a working LoT Action in under 15 minutes.