Problem Statement
Allow users to assign or change icons for sidebar items (folders, network shares, and groups) to improve visual organization and quick recognition.
Proposed Solution
Current Behavior
Sidebar items display only default folder icons and text labels. For example, a network share like \UGREEN DXP4800 GT shows standard folder icons for “Plex Media,” “Data Share,” and “Personal Share.”
Proposed Enhancement
Add support for custom icons per sidebar item:
Right‑click context menu option: “Change Icon”
Accept .ico, .png, or .svg files
Optional color tinting or theme integration
Persist icon assignments across sessions and sync via settings.json
Benefits
Faster visual navigation for complex setups (NAS, cloud shares, project folders)
Personalization and aesthetic consistency
Aligns with modern file manager UX patterns (e.g., macOS Finder tags, Windows Quick Access icons)
Example Use Case
A user with multiple network shares (e.g., Plex Media, Data Share, Personal Share) can assign distinct icons for media, data, and personal folders to visually separate them in the sidebar.
Alternatives Considered
No response
Problem Statement
Allow users to assign or change icons for sidebar items (folders, network shares, and groups) to improve visual organization and quick recognition.
Proposed Solution
Current Behavior
Sidebar items display only default folder icons and text labels. For example, a network share like \UGREEN DXP4800 GT shows standard folder icons for “Plex Media,” “Data Share,” and “Personal Share.”
Proposed Enhancement
Add support for custom icons per sidebar item:
Right‑click context menu option: “Change Icon”
Accept .ico, .png, or .svg files
Optional color tinting or theme integration
Persist icon assignments across sessions and sync via settings.json
Benefits
Faster visual navigation for complex setups (NAS, cloud shares, project folders)
Personalization and aesthetic consistency
Aligns with modern file manager UX patterns (e.g., macOS Finder tags, Windows Quick Access icons)
Example Use Case
A user with multiple network shares (e.g., Plex Media, Data Share, Personal Share) can assign distinct icons for media, data, and personal folders to visually separate them in the sidebar.
Alternatives Considered
No response