Positioning settings help you create an optimal layout between Alex Sidebar and Xcode, maximizing your screen real estate and workflow efficiency.

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Positioning Settings

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Auto-Snap Alex next to Xcode

Automatically positions Alex Sidebar adjacent to your Xcode window, creating a seamless side-by-side development environment.

Features:

  • Snaps to the right edge of Xcode
  • Maintains position when Xcode moves
  • Adjusts automatically when switching between Xcode windows

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Let Alex fill rest of the screen

When enabled, Alex Sidebar expands to use all available horizontal screen space not occupied by Xcode.

Benefits:

  • Maximizes chat area for better readability
  • Uses screen space efficiently
  • Automatically adjusts when Xcode is resized

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Match height with Xcode

Synchronizes Alex Sidebar’s height with your Xcode window for a clean, professional appearance.

Results in:

  • Perfectly aligned top and bottom edges
  • Consistent visual layout
  • Unified workspace appearance

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How to Configure

  1. Open Settings (gear icon in the top right)
  2. Navigate to Workspace Configuration → Window Management
  3. Enable your preferred positioning options:
    • Auto-Snap Alex next to Xcode - For automatic side-by-side placement
    • Let Alex fill rest of the screen - For maximum workspace utilization
    • Match height with Xcode - For aligned window heights

These settings work best when used together. Enable all three for the best integration with Xcode.

Full Integration

Enable all positioning options for a fully integrated development environment where Alex Sidebar perfectly complements your Xcode window.

Manual Control

Disable auto-positioning if you prefer to manually arrange windows or work with multiple monitors.