Sidebar Interface
A persistent UI element along the side of the main content area, providing quick access to tools, navigation, and features without cluttering the primary workspace.
Key Features
- Grouped functionality: Related tools organized together (e.g., chatgpt’s sidebar groups Deep Research, Pulse, Images, and Apps).
- Context-aware adaptation: Dynamically adjusts based on user role or current task.
- Reduced cognitive load: Minimizes navigation steps for frequent actions.
Examples
ChatGPT Deep Research Integration
The new ChatGPT Deep Research update integrates directly into the sidebar, offering:
- Granular control over research sources
- Direct third-party application integration
- Enhanced capabilities over legacy Deep Research model
Evernote v11 AI-Powered Sidebar
Evernote v11’s sidebar enhances the “Second Brain” experience with:
- AI-powered note organization and search
- Context-aware suggestions for related resources
- Smart Tags and Note Summarization integration
Accessing Features
ChatGPT Deep Research
- Open chatgpt
- Click Deep Research in left sidebar (grouped with Pulse, Images, Apps)
Evernote v11
- Open evernote
- Utilize AI-powered sidebar tools for note organization and resource suggestions
Related Concepts
- chatgpt
- evernote
- Deep Research
- user-interface
- Navigation
- Workspace
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