[Feature]: Support vertical terminal split alongside the current horizontal layout #1049

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• I am describing a concrete problem or use case, not just a vague idea.

Area

apps/desktop

Problem or use case

The terminal currently only opens in a horizontal split below the main workspace. That works for some screen sizes, but on wider displays it can make the main content feel cramped vertically. There is no way to place the terminal beside the main workspace when that layout would fit the user’s screen and workflow better

Proposed solution

Add support for a vertical terminal split in addition to the existing horizontal split. Horizontal can remain the default. Users should be able to choose their preferred terminal orientation, and that preference should persist across sessions so they do not need to reconfigure it each time

Why this matters

This would make the workspace more flexible for different screen sizes and working styles. Users on wider monitors would be able to use space more efficiently, while users who prefer the current layout could keep it unchanged

Smallest useful scope

Allow switching the terminal between:

• horizontal split below the main workspace
• vertical split beside the main workspace

Persist the selected orientation across sessions, with horizontal as the default for new users

Alternatives considered

No response

Risks or tradeoffs

No response

Examples or references

Contribution

• I would be open to helping implement this.