[GH-ISSUE #113] feat: Workspace chat expand button using folder icon is not intuitive & add three-dot menu for quick chat deletion #52

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opened 2026-10-18 14:02:25 +00:00 by bsakaguchi · 3 comments

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2026-10-18 14:02:25 +00:00

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Originally created by @JKGeovision on GitHub (Jul 8, 2026).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/computer/issues/113

Hello,

I discovered a couple of UX issues with the workspace chat list that could be improved:

The expand/collapse button for viewing all chats within a workspace uses a folder icon positioned in front of the folder name. This is not intuitive, as the folder icon typically represents a folder/file rather than an expandable action.
There is no quick way to delete individual chats from the workspace list without clicking the workspace pen icon.

I suspect the current design choice of using the folder icon for both the folder representation and the expand action creates confusion and poor discoverability. Adding a three-dot menu alongside each chat would significantly improve the user experience by making chat management more efficient.

Thank you for your work and I wish you all a great day,
Joshua Krimmer

Originally created by @JKGeovision on GitHub (Jul 8, 2026). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/computer/issues/113 Hello, I discovered a couple of UX issues with the workspace chat list that could be improved: 1. The expand/collapse button for viewing all chats within a workspace uses a folder icon positioned in front of the folder name. This is not intuitive, as the folder icon typically represents a folder/file rather than an expandable action. 2. There is no quick way to delete individual chats from the workspace list without clicking the workspace pen icon. I suspect the current design choice of using the folder icon for both the folder representation and the expand action creates confusion and poor discoverability. Adding a three-dot menu alongside each chat would significantly improve the user experience by making chat management more efficient. Thank you for your work and I wish you all a great day, Joshua Krimmer

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@owui-terminator[bot] commented on GitHub (Jul 8, 2026):

🔍 Related Issues Found

I found some existing issues that might be related. Please check if any of these are duplicates or contain helpful solutions:

🟣 #29 issue: no buttons for chat creation or opening the chat overview, only shortcuts
This issue is about missing chat management affordances in the workspace/chat overview, which overlaps with the request for a more discoverable per-chat deletion action. It doesn't mention the icon concern directly, but it is the closest UX-related chat-list issue found.
by Classic298
🟣 #30 issue: chat overview doesnt update live - you need to close and open for new chats to show up
This concerns the workspace chat overview behavior and refresh/discoverability of newly created chats, so it's related to the same sidebar/workspace chat list area. The core bug is different, but it touches the same UI surface and chat list management flow.
by Classic298
🟣 #79 Chat renders twice (wrong workspace then correct) when opening a chat in a different workspace
This is the only issue found that explicitly involves cross-workspace chat interactions in the sidebar/workspace context. While it is about rendering, not deletion/expand controls, it is related to the same workspace navigation and chat-opening flow.
by chhotu-claw

💡 If your issue is a duplicate, please close it and add any additional details to the existing issue instead.

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@owui-terminator[bot] commented on GitHub (Jul 8, 2026):  🔍 **Related Issues Found** I found some existing issues that might be related. Please check if any of these are duplicates or contain helpful solutions: 1. 🟣 [#29](https://github.com/open-webui/computer/issues/29) **issue: no buttons for chat creation or opening the chat overview, only shortcuts** *This issue is about missing chat management affordances in the workspace/chat overview, which overlaps with the request for a more discoverable per-chat deletion action. It doesn't mention the icon concern directly, but it is the closest UX-related chat-list issue found.* *by Classic298* 2. 🟣 [#30](https://github.com/open-webui/computer/issues/30) **issue: chat overview doesnt update live - you need to close and open for new chats to show up** *This concerns the workspace chat overview behavior and refresh/discoverability of newly created chats, so it's related to the same sidebar/workspace chat list area. The core bug is different, but it touches the same UI surface and chat list management flow.* *by Classic298* 3. 🟣 [#79](https://github.com/open-webui/computer/issues/79) **Chat renders twice (wrong workspace then correct) when opening a chat in a different workspace** *This is the only issue found that explicitly involves cross-workspace chat interactions in the sidebar/workspace context. While it is about rendering, not deletion/expand controls, it is related to the same workspace navigation and chat-opening flow.* *by chhotu-claw* --- 💡 If your issue is a duplicate, please close it and add any additional details to the existing issue instead. *This comment was generated automatically.* React with 👍 if helpful, 👎 if not.

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@tjbck commented on GitHub (Jul 9, 2026):

Should be addressed!

@tjbck commented on GitHub (Jul 9, 2026): Should be addressed!

bsakaguchi commented

2026-10-18 14:02:26 +00:00

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@JKGeovision commented on GitHub (Jul 10, 2026):

I looked at the changes, and it is much better now.
Thanks again for your work and have a great day,
Joshua Krimmer

@JKGeovision commented on GitHub (Jul 10, 2026): I looked at the changes, and it is much better now. Thanks again for your work and have a great day, Joshua Krimmer

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[PR #52] [MERGED] 0.4.7 #263