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Original Layout Forcibly Replaced with a Single-Conversation Context Interface #48888
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This issue might be a duplicate of existing issues. Please check:
- [FEATURE]: Restore the legacy UI with the persistent left sidebar as an option #48882: Restore the legacy UI with the persistent left sidebar as an option
- [UI feedback] Forced V2 interface destroys productivity for multi-project/multi-agent workflows (20+ sessions) #48837: Forced V2 interface destroys productivity for multi-project/multi-agent workflows
- [FEATURE]: Don't deprecate multi-project/session layout + stabilize reading area in new tab layout (1.18.3) #37527: Do not deprecate multi-project/session layout + stabilize reading area in new tab layout
- [FEATURE]: Allow the project and session sidebar to be used alongside session tabs #37273: Allow the project and session sidebar to be used alongside session tabs
- [FEATURE] : keep legacy layout option #37012: Keep legacy layout option
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The new layout is really hard to use. It's not nearly as good as the old one. The controls are completely counterintuitive, and the new layout is also missing features.
I also agree that the original layout was MUCH easier to use; this is a significant loss for usability!
At the very least, the session list on the left must be kept! Is Opencode actually not open at all? Who made this decision on behalf of everyone?
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The biggest missing feature for me is that with this new interface I can only drag and drop one file from the File Tree into a prompt.
Previously, it was possible to create complex prompts combining multiple data sources. There is also no way to use the File Tee in a new session—the button simply does not respond.
@GHZhi - can You add this to Your Issue description.Reacted by GHZhi使用 ai 写了个脚本锁定旧版本布局, 我本机测试通过了
I used ai to write a script that locks in the old version layout, and it passed testing on my machine.
Reacted by AsiaMReacted by AsiaMThe biggest missing feature for me is that with this new interface I can only drag and drop one file from the File Tree into a prompt. Previously, it was possible to create complex prompts combining multiple data sources. There is also no way to use the File Tee in a new session—the button simply does not respond. @GHZhi - can You add this to Your Issue description.
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This brand-new layout is complete trash, and I can't even tell the different workspaces apart in the project anymore. I'm seriously done.
Reacted by Yegor ShovkunPlease give us old layout back!!!
Reacted by 0-SamboNZ-0, Igor Chakrygin and Kirill Lebedinov使用 ai 写了个脚本锁定旧版本布局, 我本机测试通过了
I used ai to write a script that locks in the old version layout, and it passed testing on my machine.
Thanks @aa2013 , this works perfectly for me
The forced single-conversation window drove me up the wall too. Workaround that restores the original layout on Windows Desktop:
https://github.com/davidlopezsalvador/opencode-legacy-patch
How it works: a same-length patch inside
app.asarmovesoldInterfaceSunsetto 2099, soresolveNewLayoutDesigns(retired, ...)stops hard-coding the new layout, andapp-update.ymlis neutralized so the auto-updater cannot silently wipe the patch.- Tested on 1.18.34 -> 1.18.35 (Electron 42, Windows); applies with the app open in ~2 minutes; one-command rollback (
-Mode restore). - Fail-safe: the script searches the literal dynamically and aborts unless it finds exactly 1 occurrence.
- Caveats: Windows desktop only; updates frozen until you
restore -> update -> patch(script included); unofficial, use at your own risk.
I maintain the repo, feedback welcome. This is only a stopgap until a permanent official toggle ships.
- Tested on 1.18.34 -> 1.18.35 (Electron 42, Windows); applies with the app open in ~2 minutes; one-command rollback (
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Plugins
no fking plugins
OpenCode version
v1.18.30
Steps to reproduce
Ctrl+Binstead of clicking on the sidebar list.Screenshot and/or share link
Operating System
Windows 11
Terminal
PowerShell
Expected behavior
I expect the left sidebar (session/project list) to remain persistent, or at least provide a setting to restore the legacy multi-panel layout. Users should not be forced to click the Home button or press Ctrl+B to switch contexts in a single-window view.
Previously, it was possible to create complex prompts combining multiple data sources. There is also no way to use the File Tee in a new session—the button simply does not respond.