#20673 [Feature]: Cherry Studio to provide minimalist mode

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I have checked the pinned issues and searched through the existing open issues, closed issues, and discussions and did not find a similar suggestion.
I have provided a short and descriptive title so that developers can quickly understand the issue when browsing the issue list, rather than vague titles like "A suggestion" or "Stuck."
The latest version of Cherry Studio does not include the feature I am suggesting.

Platform

Windows / macOS / Linux (desktop universal requirements)

Version

The meeting did not specify a specific version; this issue records product requirements, not bugs for specific versions.

Is your feature request related to an existing issue?

Cherry Studio's current interface with top tabs, left sidebar, and multiple function entries brings learning costs and usage pressure to some users. The meeting mentioned that enterprise users reported difficulty using it and hoped for a minimalist mode (previously called Zen mode). For users who mainly use Agents, the interface can be simpler and more focused.

The goal is to make it easier for users to get started after opening, reducing the functions and operation entries presented simultaneously in the interface without significantly affecting daily use.

Desired Solution

Add an optional "minimalist mode" based on Cherry Studio's existing layout modes.

Hide the top tab bar and left sidebar to reduce persistent navigation occupation.
Organize other collapsible function entries in the interface, keeping only operations necessary for core tasks, avoiding making functions inaccessible for the sake of simplification.
Compatible with existing frameworks and layout modes, prioritizing hiding/collapsing existing elements, avoiding major layout adjustments or control transformations.
First produce a design plan, clarifying elements to keep/hide, mode switching methods, and access paths for hidden functions, then proceed with implementation.

Candidate design: Open a "mini launcher" through a nine-grid icon for centralized access to other functions. This proposal comes from meeting discussion; entry position and specific interactions await design confirmation.

Suggested acceptance criteria (organized based on meeting goals):

Provide minimalist mode, with ability to switch back to existing layout mode.
In minimalist mode, top tab bar and left sidebar are hidden.
Users can still smoothly complete core Agent usage flow, with clear access entries for necessary functions.
Design plan clarifies show/hide rules for other elements, overall reducing persistent entries and visual burden.
Implementation reuses existing framework, not relying on major layout or control refactoring.

Alternative Solutions

The meeting demonstrated existing lab layout schemes, including default mode, traditional sidebar mode, and multi-tab mode; suggest expanding minimalist mode on this basis.

Manually hiding sidebar and top tabs can already significantly simplify the interface, but still need unified design for collapsing and accessing other entries.

Additional Information

Meeting reference: 00:50:32–00:54:50, focusing on minimalist mode requirement at 00:50:55 and conclusion at 00:54:39–00:54:50 to continue expanding based on existing modes.

Meeting mentioned that subsequent Chat and Agent merge may further simplify experience; this merge is not a prerequisite or delivery scope for this issue.

Search note: Already searched for "极简", "简洁模式", "Zen" in existing open/closed issue titles, did not find records on the same topic; have not fully verified pinned issues, Discussions, and latest release version, so corresponding checkboxes remain unchecked.

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Issue Checklist

I understand that issues are for reporting problems and requesting features, not for off-topic comments, and I will provide as much detail as possible to help resolve the issue.
I have checked the pinned issues and searched through the existing open issues, closed issues, and discussions and did not find a similar suggestion.
I have provided a short and descriptive title so that developers can quickly understand the issue when browsing the issue list, rather than vague titles like "A suggestion" or "Stuck."
The latest version of Cherry Studio does not include the feature I am suggesting.

Platform

Windows / macOS / Linux（桌面端通用需求）

Version

会议未指定具体版本；本 issue 记录产品需求，不对应特定版本的故障。

Is your feature request related to an existing issue?

Cherry Studio 当前界面中的顶部 Tab、左侧边栏及多个功能入口，会给部分用户带来学习成本和使用压力。会议提到，企业用户曾反馈不太会使用，希望提供极简模式（此前也称 Zen 模式）。对于主要使用 Agent 的用户，界面可以更加简单、专注。

目标是让用户打开后更容易上手，在不明显影响日常使用的前提下，减少界面中同时呈现的功能和操作入口。

Desired Solution

在 Cherry Studio 现有布局模式基础上，增加可选择的「极简模式」。

隐藏顶部 Tab 栏和左侧边栏，减少常驻导航占用。
梳理界面中可收起的其他功能入口，保留完成核心任务所必需的操作，避免为了简化而让功能无法访问。
与现有框架和布局模式兼容，优先通过隐藏、收起现有元素实现，避免大幅调整布局或改造控件。
先产出设计方案，明确保留与隐藏的元素、模式切换方式，以及隐藏功能的访问路径，再推进实现。

候选设计：通过一个九宫格图标打开「迷你启动台」，集中访问其他功能。该方案来自会议讨论，入口位置和具体交互待设计确认。

建议验收标准（根据会议目标整理）：

提供极简模式，并可切回现有布局模式。
极简模式下顶部 Tab 栏和左侧边栏隐藏。
用户仍可顺畅完成核心 Agent 使用流程，必要功能有明确的访问入口。
设计方案明确其他元素的显隐规则，整体减少常驻入口和视觉负担。
实现复用现有框架，不依赖大幅布局或控件重构。

Alternative Solutions

会议演示了已有的实验室布局方案，包括默认模式、传统侧边栏模式和多标签页模式；建议在此基础上扩展极简模式。

手动隐藏侧边栏和顶部 Tab 已能明显简化界面，但仍需要统一设计其他入口的收起和访问方式。

Additional Information

会议依据：00:50:32–00:54:50，重点为 00:50:55 的极简模式需求及 00:54:39–00:54:50 在现有模式基础上继续扩展的结论。

会议提到后续 Chat 与 Agent 合并可能进一步简化体验；该合并不作为本 issue 的前置条件或交付范围。

检索说明：已按「极简」「简洁模式」「Zen」检索现有 open/closed issue 标题，未找到同主题记录；尚未完整核验置顶 issue、Discussions 和最新发布版，因此相应检查项保留未勾选。