Problem or Use Case

The current dashboard sidebar is always fully expanded on desktop, occupying significant horizontal space. Users working on smaller screens or those who prefer a more focused workspace may find the persistent sidebar distracting or space-inefficient. There is no way to temporarily hide or minimize the sidebar while retaining quick access to navigation and system actions.

Proposed Solution

Introduce a collapsible sidebar feature for the dashboard:

• Add a toggle button (chevron) at the top of the sidebar, visible on desktop (lg: breakpoint), to collapse or expand the sidebar.
• When collapsed:
  • Sidebar shrinks to a narrow rail, showing only icons for navigation and actions.
  • All text labels, section headers, and footer (version/org) are hidden.
  • System status is represented by a colored dot indicator.
  • Theme and language switchers show only their icons.
• When expanded:
  • Sidebar displays full labels, section headers, and footer as before.
• Persist the collapsed/expanded state in localStorage so the user's preference is remembered.
• Mobile sidebar behavior remains unchanged (always full width when open).

This enhancement improves usability for users who want to maximize workspace or prefer a minimalist interface, while maintaining quick access to all sidebar functions.

Alternatives Considered

No response

Feature Type

Developer experience (tests, docs, CI)

Scope

None

Contribution

• I'd like to implement this myself and submit a PR

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