Ox Desktop Layout

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Top Bar

The top bar provides quick access to key controls and utilities. It includes the Home button for returning to the dashboard, the Pinned Clusters dropdown for switching between clusters, a Notification and Troubleshooting button for system alerts and diagnostics, a Profile section button to manage your user session, and a Settings button to configure application preferences.
It helps users stay oriented and provides global control no matter where they are in the app. 

Icons are intuitive and consistently placed for a seamless user experience.
All elements are always visible, ensuring quick access without navigation interruptions.

Pinned Clusters Tab

The pinned clusters dropdown lets you quickly switch between your most frequently accessed clusters. It features a dropdown selector to view and switch clusters instantly, a search bar to filter clusters by name, and a pin/unpin control to customize your cluster list.
Pinned clusters are remembered across sessions for faster access.
Useful for working across multiple environments like dev, staging, and prod.
Saves time by eliminating the need to manually browse through all clusters each time.

Sidebar Navigation

The sidebar serves as your primary navigation panel for managing all Kubernetes resources and comes with a collapsible layout to maximize screen space when needed.
Each section is categorized by resource type for efficient navigation.
Icons are clearly labeled and support hover tooltips for better accessibility.
Users can jump directly to core resources like Nodes, Workloads, Config, and more in a single click.

Main Resource View

Header Section: Displays the active resource type, along with a search bar to quickly locate specific resources, and a namespace dropdown to filter the view by environment.
It's designed to help users focus on a specific subset of data.
Switching between namespaces updates the view instantly.
Search results are filtered in real time, improving efficiency.

Main Screen: Presents a live-updating resource table with key details. It supports sortable columns and contextual menus.
You can quickly inspect, edit, or delete resources using the 3-dot menu.
Columns display runtime stats like pod count, status, age, and more.
It’s the central place for monitoring and managing active workloads.

Integrated Terminal

A built-in, context-aware shell that lets you run kubectl and other CLI commands directly within the app, with multi-tab support and full control options.
Each terminal tab inherits the active cluster and namespace automatically.
You can refresh, clear, or download session output from the terminal toolbar.
Perfect for developers and admins who need direct access to command-line tools without leaving the interface.