Every developer works differently. Some want terminals front and center with the browser panel on the right. Others want a code editor with a narrow sidebar. When you're switching between frontend work, API debugging, and database queries throughout the day, a fixed layout slows you down.

1DevTool v1.8.1 introduces fully customizable workspace layouts — drag panels anywhere, save presets, and switch between configurations instantly.

Why Layout Customization Matters

AI-powered coding involves more tools running simultaneously than traditional development. You might have terminals, a browser preview, a database client, and a file explorer all visible at once. A one-size-fits-all layout forces you to constantly resize and rearrange panels. With presets, you configure each workflow once and switch with a single click.

Drag-and-Drop Layout Settings

Open Layout Settings and you see three zones: left sidebar, center, and right sidebar. Every panel in 1DevTool — terminals, browser, database, file explorer, git client, HTTP client, and more — can be dragged between these zones.

Want the browser panel on the left instead of the right? Drag it. Want to hide the file explorer entirely? Remove it. The layout saves automatically and persists across sessions.

Workspace layout settings showing draggable panels between left sidebar, center, and right sidebar — Drag panels between three zones to create your ideal workspace layout.

Show or Hide Any UI Element

Beyond panel placement, you can toggle individual items in the header and status bar. Don't use Docker? Hide it. Don't need the port manager in the status bar? Remove it. The controls cover Skills, Dashboard, Docker, Ports, Theme Picker, and more — so you see only what you actually use.

Save and Manage Layout Presets

Once you've arranged your workspace, save it as a named preset. 1DevTool includes built-in presets for common workflows, and you can create unlimited custom ones.

Switching presets is instant — click the preset name and your entire workspace reconfigures. This is powerful when your work shifts throughout the day:

Morning: "Terminal Focus" preset — terminals maximized, browser minimized
Afternoon: "Web Dev" preset — browser on the right, terminals on the left
Debugging: "API Dev" preset — HTTP client prominent, database panel visible

Each preset can be updated (save current layout over it) or deleted. Your presets persist across app restarts.

Auto-Recovery After Crashes

v1.8.1 also adds automatic crash recovery. If the app crashes due to a GPU issue or system service failure, 1DevTool detects it on restart and automatically reloads — no manual intervention required. Your layout, terminals, and workspace state are restored to where you were before the crash.

Before vs After

Task

Before

After

Rearrange workspace

Resize panels manually each time

Drag panels in Layout Settings

Switch between workflows

Manually rearrange every panel

One-click preset switching

Hide unused UI elements

Not possible

Toggle individual header/status bar items

Recover from crash

Manual restart, layout lost

Auto-recovery with state preserved

Try It Today

Customizable layouts and presets are available in 1DevTool v1.8.1. Set up your workspace once, save it as a preset, and never drag a panel again.

Your workflow. Your layout. Saved and ready.