Description
This issue concerns inefficient use of screen space in the desktop application.
OpenCode Desktop should be optimized for desktop usage. Desktop and mobile operate under different constraints: mobile is space-limited, while desktop environments commonly manage large numbers of projects simultaneously. The fact that mobile cannot support workflows involving hundreds of projects does not mean the desktop version should be optimized around that limitation.
Panels disappearing below 1280px
When the window width drops below 1280px:
- The project list disappears.
- The session list disappears.
- This happens despite ~500px of unused space (chat centered with ~250px unused on each side).
Panels should not disappear automatically when the window shrinks.
Inefficient use of wide monitors
At widths between 2600px and 3800px, the chat area uses only 980px, leaving over 2000px unused.
If readability becomes an issue, users can shrink the window. Forcing a permanently narrow chat column removes user control and assumes a single preferred reading width.
Project list regression
Before 1.1.21, the project list showed names. It now shows icons only. With hundreds of projects, this makes navigation impractical.
A desktop panel should display icon and name, with user-controlled width:
- Wide: full name
- Medium: partial name
- Narrow: icons only
Removing project names in a desktop UI is not appropriate.
Message list regression
In 1.1.21, the message list was visible and resizable. It has been replaced by:
- A narrow hover panel
- 3–5 words per message
- Only 9 visible messages
- Full mouse dependency
Core navigation in a desktop application should not rely on hover popups.
Desktop UI principles
Shrinking the window should resize content proportionally, not remove panels. Panels should only be hidden through explicit user action.
Each panel should:
- Be persistently available
- Be resizable
- Have its own visibility shortcut
The chat area should consume all remaining space after panels are arranged.
Panel architecture consistency
Most IDEs use a unified panel system where each panel manages its size, docking, and visibility. Defaults are provided, but users can modify layout and shortcuts.
All panels should follow consistent, user-controlled behavior rather than special-case logic.
Plugins
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OpenCode version
1.2.15
Steps to reproduce
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Operating System
Windows 10
Terminal
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Description
This issue concerns inefficient use of screen space in the desktop application.
OpenCode Desktop should be optimized for desktop usage. Desktop and mobile operate under different constraints: mobile is space-limited, while desktop environments commonly manage large numbers of projects simultaneously. The fact that mobile cannot support workflows involving hundreds of projects does not mean the desktop version should be optimized around that limitation.
Panels disappearing below 1280px
When the window width drops below 1280px:
Panels should not disappear automatically when the window shrinks.
Inefficient use of wide monitors
At widths between 2600px and 3800px, the chat area uses only 980px, leaving over 2000px unused.
If readability becomes an issue, users can shrink the window. Forcing a permanently narrow chat column removes user control and assumes a single preferred reading width.
Project list regression
Before 1.1.21, the project list showed names. It now shows icons only. With hundreds of projects, this makes navigation impractical.
A desktop panel should display icon and name, with user-controlled width:
Removing project names in a desktop UI is not appropriate.
Message list regression
In 1.1.21, the message list was visible and resizable. It has been replaced by:
Core navigation in a desktop application should not rely on hover popups.
Desktop UI principles
Shrinking the window should resize content proportionally, not remove panels. Panels should only be hidden through explicit user action.
Each panel should:
The chat area should consume all remaining space after panels are arranged.
Panel architecture consistency
Most IDEs use a unified panel system where each panel manages its size, docking, and visibility. Defaults are provided, but users can modify layout and shortcuts.
All panels should follow consistent, user-controlled behavior rather than special-case logic.
Plugins
No response
OpenCode version
1.2.15
Steps to reproduce
No response
Screenshot and/or share link
No response
Operating System
Windows 10
Terminal
No response