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**[Feature Request] Desktop V2: restore quick-access toolbar and inline file editing (macOS)** #29930

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[Feature Request] Desktop V2: restore quick-access toolbar and inline file editing (macOS)

Summary

Since the Desktop V2 redesign (v1.15.x+), several frequently-used actions have been removed from the UI surface and hidden behind keyboard shortcuts or the command palette (Cmd+Shift+P). This makes the desktop experience noticeably less fluid than the Web version or OpenChamber.

Missing features

1. Quick-access toolbar buttons (title bar / top-right area)

The following buttons were available before v1.15.x and are now gone:

  • Terminal (>_) — toggle integrated terminal
  • New file / New session (+)
  • Reveal in Finder / Open in External Editor / Open Folder in Finder

These actions are now only accessible via keyboard shortcuts or the command palette, which adds friction for mouse-first users and for actions performed frequently during a session.

2. Inline file editing

There is no way (or it is very limited) to directly edit project files inside OpenCode Desktop. OpenChamber handles this well with a file explorer + inline editing. This is a significant UX gap for users who want to stay in one window.

Suggested improvements

  • Restore (or make optional via settings) a toolbar or icon row in the title bar for common actions: Terminal, New File, Reveal in Finder, Open in IDE, etc.
  • Add direct file editing in the Desktop UI (file explorer + inline editor), similar to OpenChamber.
  • At minimum, add a "Classic Toolbar" toggle in Settings so power users can opt back in.

Context

  • Version: 1.15.12
  • OS: macOS (DMG)
  • Comparison: OpenChamber provides a better UX for both of these points.

I'm a regular user and love OpenCode — the V2 Desktop is a step back on these specific aspects compared to the Web version and OpenChamber. Thanks for the great work!

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  1. github-actions commented on May 29, 2026

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    This issue might be a duplicate of existing issues. Please check:

    If your request overlaps with that issue, consider adding a comment there instead to consolidate feedback.

  2. github-actions commented on Sep 4, 2026

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    To stay organized issues are automatically closed after 60 days of no activity. If the issue is still relevant please open a new one.

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