[Feature] #811
Description
Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
Yes, this feature request is related to a frustrating user experience with Google Gemini. The left-hand navigation sidebar (accessed via the burger menu icon) frequently collapses, especially when the browser window is not maximized or after navigating to a new page/refreshing. This requires users to repeatedly click the burger menu to re-expand it, which can be disruptive and inefficient for users who prefer to have the navigation always visible.
The default collapsing behavior means a user constantly has to re-open the sidebar to access categories, pinned items, or other quick navigation links, hindering their workflow.
Describe the solution you'd like
We would like to request an option within Stylebot that allows users to force the Google Gemini left sidebar to remain expanded.
Ideally, this option would:
- Prevent automatic collapsing: Ensure the sidebar remains expanded across page loads, navigations, and potentially even browser window resizes (as much as possible without breaking the layout).
- Be toggleable: A simple toggle switch in Stylebot's settings for
gemini.google.comto enable or disable this persistent open state. - Prioritize user preference: Allow users who prefer a continuously open sidebar to maintain that state without manual intervention.
This could potentially be implemented by applying custom CSS to override Gemini's default collapsing behavior, perhaps by modifying width or display properties of the sidebar element, or by preventing JavaScript triggers that collapse it.
Additional context
Many Google applications (like Gmail, Calendar, Drive) have sidebars that either remain open by default or have user-configurable options to stay open. Gemini's current behavior, while possibly intended to optimize screen real estate on smaller windows, can be a point of frustration for users accustomed to more persistent navigation and ample screen space.
Given Stylebot's capabilities in applying custom CSS and modifying website appearances, it seems like an ideal tool to provide this kind of persistent UI modification for Gemini, greatly enhancing the user experience for those who prefer constant access to the navigation.