Feature Request: Add option to keep Shapes panel closed by default #484
Description
Current behavior:
The Shapes panel (left sidebar) automatically opens every time:
- VSCode window reloads (e.g., using "Developer: Reload Window")
- A diagram is opened for the first time
- The extension restarts
Expected behavior:
Would like an option to keep the Shapes panel closed by default, only opening when explicitly requested by the user (e.g., via menu or keyboard shortcut).
Use case:
Many users prefer a cleaner workspace and only need the Shapes panel occasionally. Having it auto-open on every reload disrupts the workflow and requires manually closing it each time.
Proposed solution:
Add a configuration option like hediet.vscode-drawio.defaultSidebarState: "closed" or similar to control the initial state of the sidebar/shapes panel.
Environment:
- Cursor
- vscode-drawio version: 1.9.0
- OS: macOS