Auto-Show Sidebar on Mouse Hover
š Summary
Add an option for the LaunchBox sidebar to automatically show when the mouse cursor hovers near the left edge of the window.
ā Problem
Users currently need to manually show or hide the sidebar when they want access to platforms, playlists, filters, or other navigation items.
This can interrupt browsing, especially for users who prefer a cleaner main view with more space for games.
š” Proposal
Add an optional auto-hide sidebar mode.
When enabled:
The sidebar stays hidden during normal browsing
Moving the mouse to the left edge of the LaunchBox window reveals the sidebar
Moving the mouse away hides it again after a short delay
š§© Use Cases
Keep the game grid cleaner while still having quick sidebar access
Quickly switch platforms or playlists without manually toggling the sidebar
Improve usability for mouse-focused desktop setups
š¦ Benefits
Saves screen space
Makes navigation quicker
Reduces manual show/hide actions
Gives users another layout customization option
ā ļø Considerations
The feature should be optional so users who prefer the current fixed sidebar behavior can keep it unchanged.

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Comments2
Sep 12
PinnedHi there!
Thanks so much for submitting this request and for taking the time to explain your use case ā that context is always super helpful.
Iāve gone ahead and fleshed out the main idea using the info you provided, and Iām opening it up to the community for further discussion and feedback. Please let me know if this fleshed-out version doesnāt match your original intended request.
Feel free to let me know if you have any extra thoughts, examples, or edge cases you think might be relevant!
Cheers,
The LaunchBox team
JoeViking245
Sep 30
I like the idea of a
mouse-friendlymeans of showing/hiding the Filters Side Bar. But not a huge fan of mouseover show/hide popup/popout.Iād like to suggest/request [in addition to?] this, maybe an expand (Ā») / collapse (Ā«) ānavigation iconā where you can click on it to show/hide the Filters Side Bar.