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Templates and themes

Start from a template. Make the rail look the way you like.

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#Built-in templates

TemplateApps
AI WorkbenchChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Notion, Linear
Gaming OverlayDiscord, Twitch, YouTube, Steam
Streamer DeskTwitch Dashboard, YouTube Studio, StreamElements, Discord, OBS Help
Support ShiftGmail, Outlook, Slack, Zendesk, HubSpot
Study DeskPerplexity, Google Scholar, Wikipedia, YouTube, Notion

A template previews what it adds before you apply it. Then Add the missing apps, or Replace sidebar, which asks for confirmation and can be undone. Open Templates with Ctrl+Alt+Shift+O.

Personal templates

Save the current sidebar as a template, or start empty. Edit, reorder, import and export. Free keeps 3 personal templates. Pro has no limit, and adds template shortcuts, export and library backup.

#Themes

  • Nine built-in presets: Main Theme, Graphite, Nord Frost, Emerald, Rosé Noir, Amber Dusk, Paper, Frost Light and OLED.
  • Dark, Light and Auto (follows Windows) each keep their own preset.
  • Quick Theme, in Pro, builds a palette from one accent on a dark, light or OLED base.
  • One corner radius slider, from 0 to 28 px, shapes the rail, menus, Settings and browser chrome.
  • A live preview on the real sidebar shows the result before you save.

ProFree keeps 3 custom theme presets and imports theme files. Pro has no limit, and adds Quick Theme, the OLED base and preset, and theme export.

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