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File Management

SnapDock supports both single‑file editing and full folder‑based workspaces.
This section explains how to open files, browse folders, manage tabs, and understand how SnapDock tracks your recent work.

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Opening Files

You can open content in two ways:

Open File

Loads a single .md file into a new tab.
This is ideal when you just want to edit one document quickly.

Open Folder

Loads an entire directory into the file tree on the left side.

When you open a folder:

• the file tree becomes active
• you can browse and open files instantly
• the workspace header updates to the folder name
• SnapDock treats the folder as your current workspace

This makes it easy to work on multi‑file projects or documentation sets.

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File Tree Navigation

The file tree appears on the left whenever a folder is open.

You can:

• click any file to open it in a new tab
• expand/collapse subfolders
• switch between files instantly
• use the Recent Files panel above the tree

The file tree is designed to stay simple and predictable — no hidden behaviors or complex project logic.

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Recent Files

Above the file tree is the Recent Files section.

It shows:

• files you recently opened
• files you closed but may want to reopen
• quick access to documents without re‑browsing your folders

This is especially useful when working across multiple tabs.

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Saving Files

SnapDock uses a clear save‑state indicator on each tab:

• Red dot → unsaved changes
• Yellow dot → saved once, but new edits exist
• Green dot → fully saved and safe to close

There is currently no “Save All” button, so each tab is saved individually.

This keeps the workflow simple and avoids accidental overwrites.

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Tabs & Workspace Behavior

Each file opens in its own tab. Tabs are:

• independent
• persistent until closed
• tracked in Recent Files when closed

Closing a tab does not delete the file — it simply removes it from your active workspace.

If you reopen the same file, SnapDock restores it cleanly.

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Auto‑Loading Workspaces

SnapDock does not currently auto‑load your last workspace on launch.

When you open a folder, it becomes your active workspace for that session, but SnapDock will not automatically reopen it the next time you start the app.

This keeps the workflow simple and predictable, and avoids unexpected file tree loading on startup.

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