#1636·superfile

Add config.toml option to hide the sidebar

Author: coderabbitai[bot]Created Aug 18, 2026Updated Aug 20, 2026
Labelsnew configdifficulty:easy-medium

Summary

Add a config.toml option to hide the sidebar.

Rationale

Users can need all terminal width for file panels and the file preview. The current sidebar takes horizontal space even when a user does not need it.

Scope

  • Add a Boolean sidebar-visibility option to config.toml (or reuse existing sidebar width options)
  • Use the option during layout calculation and rendering.
  • When disabled, do not render the sidebar or reserve sidebar width.
  • Preserve the current default behavior. The sidebar remains visible unless the user disables it.
  • Document the option and its default value.

Related discussion

  • #1111
  • Requested by: @lazysegtree

Acceptance criteria

  • A user can hide the sidebar through config.toml.
  • The hidden sidebar consumes no terminal width.
  • File panels and file preview use the released width.
  • The default configuration keeps the sidebar visible.
  • The configuration documentation describes the option.