Option to revert to the classic desktop layout
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Activity 1 comment · opened Oct 14, 2026
Preflight Checklist
- [x] I have searched existing requests and this feature hasn't been requested yet
- [x] This is a single feature request (not multiple features)
Problem Statement
The desktop app (Code tab) layout was updated and I preferred the previous one. It was more comfortable for daily use.
What bothers me most:
- The new right-side panel (Environment / Context / Connectors / Outputs) takes up space and makes the conversation feel cramped.
- The conversation view feels more cluttered and less direct than before.
Proposed Solution
Please add a setting to switch back to the classic layout, or at least make the new layout optional. I use the app all day for work, and layout changes with no way to revert disrupt my workflow.
Alternative Solutions
The only workaround I know of is closing the right-side panel manually, but there is no setting to restore the previous layout.
Priority
Medium - Would be very helpful
Feature Category
Other
Use Case Example
_No response_
Additional Context
Platform: Windows 11, Claude desktop app (Code tab).
Thanks!
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