App Tabs
App Tabs are the top-level tabs in Glint. Each one represents an open repository, worktree, or system panel. Only one App Tab is active at a time.
Tab Types
| Type | Description | Multiple Allowed |
|---|---|---|
| Repo | A local Git repository folder | Yes |
| Worktree | A Git worktree linked to a parent Repo tab | Yes |
| Settings | Application-wide settings | No |
| Open Folder | Browse and open repositories | No |
Repo and Worktree tabs are identified by their folder path on disk. Two clones of the same GitHub repo appear as separate tabs because they live in different folders. The tab title shows the folder name, not the GitHub repo name.
Worktree tabs always appear next to their parent Repo tab and display a “Worktree” badge.
Tab Bar Layout
The tab bar has three zones:
- Left anchored — the Open Folder button
- Scrollable center — your open Repo and Worktree tabs
- Right anchored — the Settings button
When more tabs are open than fit on screen, arrow buttons appear at the edges for scrolling.
Horizontal and Vertical Modes
By default, the tab bar runs horizontally below the menu bar. You can switch to a vertical sidebar layout via View > Layouts > App Tabs > Vertical.
In vertical mode, the tab bar becomes a resizable left sidebar (120–400px wide). Drag the divider to resize, or double-click it to reset to the default width.
Working with App Tabs
- Click a tab to switch to it
- Drag tabs to reorder them (anchored tabs stay in place)
- Right-click a tab for options like Close
- Hover over a tab to reveal its close button
When you switch between App Tabs, all state is preserved — your content tabs, split pane layout, scroll positions, and selections are exactly where you left them.