Feature: Workspaces - Organize sessions into logical groups

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Description

Implement a workspace system to organize related sessions into logical groups, similar to VS Code workspaces or browser profiles.

Problem Statement

• Sessions pile up without organization
• Difficult to separate work/personal/project sessions
• No way to save and restore session groups
• Context switching between projects is manual

Workspace Features

Core Functionality

• Create Workspace: Name and describe workspace purpose
• Add Sessions: Assign existing or new sessions to workspace
• Switch Workspaces: Load all sessions in a workspace
• Save State: Preserve session arrangement and settings
• Workspace Isolation: Separate environment variables per workspace

Workspace Management

📁 Workspaces
├── 🏢 Work Project A
│   ├── Backend API
│   ├── Frontend Dev
│   └── Database Console
├── 🔬 Research
│   ├── Data Analysis
│   ├── Model Training
│   └── Jupyter Server
└── 🏠 Personal
    ├── Blog Development
    └── Side Project

Workspace Actions

• Quick Switch: Dropdown or sidebar for workspace selection
• Bulk Operations: Start/stop all sessions in workspace
• Clone Workspace: Duplicate with all settings
• Export/Import: Share workspace configurations
• Archive: Hide inactive workspaces

Session Templates per Workspace

• Define default sessions for new workspaces
• Auto-start specific sessions on workspace load
• Set default working directories
• Configure environment variables
• Pre-run initialization commands

Workspace Settings

• Theme: Different color schemes per workspace
• Layout: Remember window arrangements
• Resources: CPU/memory limits per workspace
• Permissions: Read-only or restricted workspaces
• Scheduling: Auto-start/stop at specific times

Advanced Features

Workspace Sync

• Cloud sync across devices
• Team workspace sharing
• Version control for workspace configs
• Conflict resolution for concurrent edits

Smart Features

• Auto-organization: Suggest workspace based on directory
• Session migration: Move sessions between workspaces
• Workspace templates: Pre-configured for common stacks
• Activity tracking: Time spent per workspace

Integration Points

• Git branch detection (auto-create workspace per branch)
• Docker compose integration
• VS Code workspace file compatibility
• Import from other terminal multiplexers

UI/UX Design

• Workspace switcher in header
• Visual indicators for active workspace
• Workspace overview dashboard
• Drag-and-drop session organization
• Keyboard shortcuts for workspace operations

Benefits

• Better organization for power users
• Faster context switching
• Improved productivity
• Team collaboration features
• Reduced cognitive load

Implementation Approach

1. Define workspace data model
2. Implement workspace CRUD operations
3. Add session-workspace associations
4. Build workspace switcher UI
5. Implement state persistence
6. Add advanced features progressively

Configuration Example

{
  "workspace": {
    "name": "E-commerce Platform",
    "id": "workspace-123",
    "sessions": [
      {
        "name": "API Server",
        "directory": "/projects/api",
        "autoStart": true,
        "command": "npm run dev"
      },
      {
        "name": "Frontend",
        "directory": "/projects/frontend",
        "autoStart": true
      }
    ],
    "environment": {
      "NODE_ENV": "development",
      "API_URL": "http://localhost:3000"
    },
    "theme": "dark",
    "layout": "split-horizontal"
  }
}