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

Positioning Settings

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

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

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

How to Configure

  1. Open Settings (gear icon in the top right)
  2. Navigate to Workspace ConfigurationWindow 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.