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[GH-ISSUE #1108] [UI][Request]: Compact/Minimalist UI #643

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opened 2026-02-27 00:00:25 +03:00 by kerem · 5 comments

kerem commented

2026-02-27 00:00:25 +03:00

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Originally created by @x0rsw1tch on GitHub (Jan 26, 2019).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/electerm/electerm/issues/1108

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0.26.31

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Hello, I've been using Electerm as my daily driver for a little while now. The main reason for this is that I've been looking for a fast and modern (looking) SSH/SFTP. This fits the bill for the most part. Played around in DevTools to alter the layout (with some Photoshop), to propose a new main UI layout. Ideally, I'd like controls when needed, but not there when focusing on doing the SSH stuff that people use SSH for.

Suggestions?

As far as the Main UI is concerned, here is what I envisioned:

The UI is just in one spot, the title bar
No sidebar, functionality controls are out of the way
No distracting icons
Easier to click window controls in the corner, matches other Electron apps like Postman and VS Code.
(Not Shown): Dynamic Tab Widths based on Session/Bookmark Name up to max 15-20vw, or at least show more text. I often work with machines that have very similar names, so it's easy to get them confused.

When clicking on the Electerm Icon, you would get a context menu like so (inspired by VS Code). How this menu works is pretty obvious:

And lastly, when right-clicking on the "+" next to the terminal would provide a list of Saved Sessions, just like when using the main menu >> Open Session. No need to change the left-click behavior.

Originally created by @x0rsw1tch on GitHub (Jan 26, 2019). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/electerm/electerm/issues/1108  ## Electerm version: 0.26.31 ## Detailed Description  Hello, I've been using Electerm as my daily driver for a little while now. The main reason for this is that I've been looking for a fast and modern (looking) SSH/SFTP. This fits the bill for the most part. Played around in DevTools to alter the layout (with some Photoshop), to propose a new main UI layout. Ideally, I'd like controls when needed, but not there when focusing on doing the SSH stuff that people use SSH for. ## Suggestions?  As far as the Main UI is concerned, here is what I envisioned: - The UI is just in one spot, the title bar - No sidebar, functionality controls are out of the way - No distracting icons - Easier to click window controls in the corner, matches other Electron apps like Postman and VS Code. - (Not Shown): Dynamic Tab Widths based on Session/Bookmark Name up to max 15-20vw, or at least show more text. I often work with machines that have very similar names, so it's easy to get them confused. ![image](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/9543257/51781321-3a58ab80-20e5-11e9-823d-5fc5bd1cd737.png) When clicking on the Electerm Icon, you would get a context menu like so (inspired by VS Code). How this menu works is pretty obvious: ![image](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/9543257/51781374-c4087900-20e5-11e9-9148-9bd57ebff552.png) And lastly, when right-clicking on the "+" next to the terminal would provide a list of Saved Sessions, just like when using the main menu >> Open Session. No need to change the left-click behavior.

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2026-02-27 00:00:25 +03:00

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kerem commented

2026-02-27 00:00:26 +03:00

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@zxdong262 commented on GitHub (Jan 26, 2019):

Hi @x0rsw1tch,

Thank you! Really got the point!

@zxdong262 commented on GitHub (Jan 26, 2019): Hi @x0rsw1tch, Thank you! Really got the point!

kerem commented

2026-02-27 00:00:26 +03:00

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@zxdong262 commented on GitHub (Jan 31, 2019):

Hi @x0rsw1tch

Some feature from your suggestions have been added, you may try the latest release.

@zxdong262 commented on GitHub (Jan 31, 2019): Hi @x0rsw1tch Some feature from your suggestions have been added, you may try the latest release.

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2026-02-27 00:00:26 +03:00

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@x0rsw1tch commented on GitHub (Feb 6, 2019):

@zxdong262 looking good! I really like the new menu!

Any chance we can get a sub-menu for the bookmark lists?

@x0rsw1tch commented on GitHub (Feb 6, 2019): @zxdong262 looking good! I really like the new menu! Any chance we can get a sub-menu for the bookmark lists?

kerem commented

2026-02-27 00:00:26 +03:00

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@zxdong262 commented on GitHub (Feb 11, 2019):

@zxdong262 looking good! I really like the new menu!

Any chance we can get a sub-menu for the bookmark lists?

Good idea, I will think about this.

@zxdong262 commented on GitHub (Feb 11, 2019): > @zxdong262 looking good! I really like the new menu! > > Any chance we can get a sub-menu for the bookmark lists? Good idea, I will think about this.

kerem commented

2026-02-27 00:00:26 +03:00

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@zxdong262 commented on GitHub (Feb 27, 2019):

Close it for now, can not do bookmark menu yet.

@zxdong262 commented on GitHub (Feb 27, 2019): Close it for now, can not do bookmark menu yet.

kerem referenced this issue

2026-02-27 00:55:50 +03:00

[PR #645] [MERGED] fix #643 add connection test loading icon #3177