[GH-ISSUE #996] [Feature]: File Manager folder tree collapsed by default on load #696

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opened 2026-05-06 12:32:01 +02:00 by BreizhHardware · 1 comment

BreizhHardware commented

2026-05-06 12:32:01 +02:00

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Originally created by @AshieTashi on GitHub (Apr 16, 2026).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/maziggy/bambuddy/issues/996

Originally assigned to: @maziggy on GitHub.

Problem or Use Case

When opening the File Manager, all folders in the folder tree are fully expanded by default. With a large library of nested folders this means the entire tree is sprawled out and you have to manually collapse everything to get an overview or find what you're looking for.

Proposed Solution

Add an option (either a persistent toggle or a settings preference) to have the folder tree start collapsed by default when the File Manager loads — only showing top-level folders. Ideally the collapsed/expanded state would be persisted in localStorage so it remembers your preference between sessions.

As a workaround I'm currently using a Tampermonkey userscript to click all the expanded chevrons on load, which works but a native solution would be much cleaner.

Alternatives Considered

No response

Feature Category

File Manager

Priority

Nice to have

Mockups or Examples

No response

Contribution

I would be willing to help implement this feature

Checklist

I have searched existing issues to ensure this feature hasn't already been requested

Originally created by @AshieTashi on GitHub (Apr 16, 2026). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/maziggy/bambuddy/issues/996 Originally assigned to: @maziggy on GitHub. ### Problem or Use Case When opening the File Manager, all folders in the folder tree are fully expanded by default. With a large library of nested folders this means the entire tree is sprawled out and you have to manually collapse everything to get an overview or find what you're looking for. ### Proposed Solution Add an option (either a persistent toggle or a settings preference) to have the folder tree start collapsed by default when the File Manager loads — only showing top-level folders. Ideally the collapsed/expanded state would be persisted in localStorage so it remembers your preference between sessions. As a workaround I'm currently using a Tampermonkey userscript to click all the expanded chevrons on load, which works but a native solution would be much cleaner. ### Alternatives Considered _No response_ ### Feature Category File Manager ### Priority Nice to have ### Mockups or Examples _No response_ ### Contribution - [ ] I would be willing to help implement this feature ### Checklist - [x] I have searched existing issues to ensure this feature hasn't already been requested

BreizhHardware

2026-05-06 12:32:01 +02:00

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2026-05-06 12:32:01 +02:00

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@maziggy commented on GitHub (Apr 19, 2026):

Available/Fixed in branch dev and available with the next release or daily build.

If you find Bambuddy useful, please consider giving it a ⭐ on GitHub — it helps others discover the project!

@maziggy commented on GitHub (Apr 19, 2026): Available/Fixed in branch dev and available with the next release or daily build. <img width="264" height="260" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/b2b1bc21-8a42-4e6c-97f1-4fa519338e32" /> ----- If you find Bambuddy useful, please consider giving it a ⭐ on [GitHub](https://github.com/maziggy/bambuddy) — it helps others discover the project!