Summary
When clicking on a session in the sidebar, Switchboard currently launches/attaches a terminal to the session. It would be great if sessions opened in viewer (read-only) mode by default instead.
Use case
Most of the time when browsing sessions, I just want to read the conversation history — not interact with the session. The current behavior of starting/attaching a terminal on click is unexpected and can be disruptive, especially when reviewing old or completed sessions.
The viewer mode already exists (there's a button to switch to it), but having to toggle it every time adds friction.
Proposed approach
- Default to viewer/read-only mode when clicking a session
- Add a separate "Attach terminal" / "Resume" button for when you actually want to interact
- Optionally, add a setting to choose the default behavior (viewer vs terminal) for users who prefer the current flow
This would make Switchboard feel more like a session browser by default, with terminal access one click away when needed.
Thanks!
Summary
When clicking on a session in the sidebar, Switchboard currently launches/attaches a terminal to the session. It would be great if sessions opened in viewer (read-only) mode by default instead.
Use case
Most of the time when browsing sessions, I just want to read the conversation history — not interact with the session. The current behavior of starting/attaching a terminal on click is unexpected and can be disruptive, especially when reviewing old or completed sessions.
The viewer mode already exists (there's a button to switch to it), but having to toggle it every time adds friction.
Proposed approach
This would make Switchboard feel more like a session browser by default, with terminal access one click away when needed.
Thanks!