Before submitting
Area
apps/desktop
Problem or use case
When opening a project and starting a new chat, the workspace defaults to just the chat panel — no files explorer or terminal open. Every new chat requires manually reopening these panels, which adds friction when they're needed for nearly every session.
Proposed solution
Add a global user setting (e.g. in Preferences) that lets users define a default panel layout applied to every new project chat — e.g. toggles for "always open files panel" and "always open terminal," so the workspace opens the way the user actually works instead of a bare chat every time.
Why this matters
Reduces repetitive manual setup on every new chat, especially for users who almost always need the files panel and terminal visible when working in a project.
Smallest useful scope
A single global default (not per-project) for "open files panel on new chat" and "open terminal on new chat," applied at chat creation.
Alternatives considered
Manually reopening files/terminal each time — works but is repetitive.
Contribution
Before submitting
Area
apps/desktop
Problem or use case
When opening a project and starting a new chat, the workspace defaults to just the chat panel — no files explorer or terminal open. Every new chat requires manually reopening these panels, which adds friction when they're needed for nearly every session.
Proposed solution
Add a global user setting (e.g. in Preferences) that lets users define a default panel layout applied to every new project chat — e.g. toggles for "always open files panel" and "always open terminal," so the workspace opens the way the user actually works instead of a bare chat every time.
Why this matters
Reduces repetitive manual setup on every new chat, especially for users who almost always need the files panel and terminal visible when working in a project.
Smallest useful scope
A single global default (not per-project) for "open files panel on new chat" and "open terminal on new chat," applied at chat creation.
Alternatives considered
Manually reopening files/terminal each time — works but is repetitive.
Contribution