> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://alexcode.ai/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Tips & Best Practices

> Best practices for using Alex Sidebar's window settings

Get the most out of Alex Sidebar's window management features with these tips and recommendations.

## Quick Setup Guide

For the best experience, we recommend enabling all window settings:

1. **Bring Alex to front when Xcode is clicked** - Keeps Alex accessible
2. **Auto-Snap Alex next to Xcode** - Perfect side-by-side layout
3. **Let Alex fill rest of the screen** - Maximum workspace efficiency
4. **Match height with Xcode** - Clean, aligned interface
5. **Stay on top** - Always visible when needed

## Common Configurations

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Single Monitor Setup" icon="desktop">
    Enable auto-snap and fill screen options to maximize your limited screen space. Consider disabling "Stay on top" to reduce visual clutter.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Dual Monitor Setup" icon="display">
    Place Xcode on one monitor and Alex on another. Disable auto-positioning for manual control, but keep "Stay on top" for easy reference.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Laptop Development" icon="laptop">
    Use all automatic positioning features to make the most of your screen. Toggle "Stay on top" based on your current task.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Presentation Mode" icon="presentation-screen">
    Enable "Stay on top" and position Alex strategically for demos. Disable auto-positioning for predictable window placement.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Troubleshooting

### Windows not aligning properly?

1. Ensure Xcode is the active window
2. Toggle auto-snap off and on again
3. Check that both windows are on the same screen

### Alex Sidebar hidden behind Xcode?

* Enable "Stay on top" in Window Settings
* Or enable "Bring Alex to front when Xcode is clicked"

### Need more screen space?

* Disable "Let Alex fill rest of the screen"
* Manually resize Alex Sidebar to your preference