Navigation Guide
A complete breakdown of the Cognirivus user interface, sidebar, keyboard shortcuts, and layout controls.
Navigation Guide
Cognirivus features a multi-pane layout designed to put maximum information and control at your fingertips while keeping the interface clean and responsive.
Layout Structure
On desktop, the application is divided into three key columns:
- Left Sidebar: Your main control panel. It houses core navigation, communities you are a member of, and your user profile settings. You can collapse it into an icon-only strip using the toggle button or the
Ctrl+B(orCmd+B) keyboard shortcut. - Main Content Area: Where feeds, posts, collections, and chat panels render.
- Right Aside Panel: Contextual information. For feed pages, this displays the Similar Links Sidebar (helping you discover related reading). For community chat, it lists active members.
Sidebar Sections
- Feed: Quick access to your main dashboard.
- Sources: Add, organize, and monitor websites and feeds you follow.
- Collections: View and manage your personal and followed collections.
- Communities: Browse the community list or jump into community-specific pages.
- Chat: Access direct messages and private conversations.
- Submit: Create a new post (text, link, or media) to the network.
Keyboard Shortcuts
Increase your productivity with these global keyboard shortcuts:
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
⌘ K / Ctrl+K |
Open Search / Command Palette |
⌘ B / Ctrl+B |
Toggle Left Sidebar |
g then f |
Go to Feed |
g then s |
Go to Sources |
g then c |
Go to Collections |
g then m |
Go to Communities |
n |
Create a New Post |
Esc |
Close dialogs, dropdowns, and search |
Responsive Design
- On Mobile: The left sidebar collapses into a slide-out drawer (accessible via the hamburger menu in the top header). The right aside panel collapses into an overlay panel. A convenient bottom tab bar appears for quick navigation on phone screens.