Interface Tour
Get familiar with Corixa's main window and all its components. Learn how to navigate your content library efficiently.
Main Window Overview
Corixa's main window is divided into three main areas:
1. Category Sidebar
Navigate between categories and access special views like All Items and Recently Added.
2. Item List
Browse items in the selected category. Supports multiple view modes and sorting options.
3. Detail Panel
View and edit details of the selected item including notes, metadata, and thumbnails.
4. Toolbar
Access search, view options, and quick actions from the toolbar.
Category Sidebar
The sidebar on the left displays all your categories and provides navigation options.
Sidebar Sections
- All Items - View all saved content across categories
- Recently Added - Items added in the last 7 days
- Categories - Your custom categories
- YouTube Playlists - Synced YouTube playlists (if connected)
- YouTube Subscriptions - Your subscribed channels (if enabled)
Category Indicators
| Indicator | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Star icon | Default category (new items go here) |
| Red play icon | YouTube playlist category |
| Number badge | Item count in category |
Item List
The center panel displays items in the selected category.
List View Options
Use the view controls in the toolbar to customize how items are displayed:
| View Mode | Description |
|---|---|
| Standard | Full item rows with thumbnails and metadata |
| Compact | Condensed rows for more items on screen |
| Grid | Thumbnail grid view (great for visual browsing) |
Sorting Options
Click the sort button in the toolbar to sort items by:
- Date Added - Newest or oldest first
- Title - Alphabetical order
- Priority - High priority items first
- Source - Group by source domain
Item Row Components
Each item row displays:
- Thumbnail - Preview image (if available)
- Title - Item title or page title
- Source - Website domain or "YouTube"
- Author - Content creator (for videos)
- Date - When the item was saved
- Priority indicator - Colored dot for priority level
Detail Panel
The right panel shows full details of the selected item.
Detail Panel Sections
Header Section
- Thumbnail - Large preview image with copy button
- Title - Editable item title
- URL - Click to open in browser
Metadata Section
- Category - Dropdown to change category
- Priority - Set High, Normal, or Low
- Source - Origin of the content
- Author - Content creator
- Date Added - When you saved it
Notes Section
- Notes field - Add your own notes and comments
- Supports multi-line text
- Auto-saves as you type
AI Summary (Optional)
- Summary - AI-generated content summary
- Transcript - For YouTube videos with transcripts
- Click "Generate Summary" to create an AI summary
YouTube Video Details
YouTube videos show additional metadata:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Duration | Video length (e.g., "12:34") |
| View Count | Number of views |
| Like Count | Number of likes |
| Published Date | When the video was uploaded |
| Channel | YouTube channel name |
| Playlist Position | Position in synced playlist |
Toolbar
The toolbar provides quick access to common actions.
Toolbar Actions
| Button | Action |
|---|---|
| Search | Filter items by title, notes, or URL |
| View Mode | Toggle between Standard/Compact/Grid |
| Sort | Change sorting order |
| New Note | Create a new manual note |
| Refresh | Refresh YouTube sync (if connected) |
Menu Bar Drawer
Click the Corixa icon in the menu bar to access the quick-save drawer.
Drawer Features
- Save Current Page - One-click save from active browser
- Category Selector - Choose where to save
- Recent Items - Quick access to recently saved content
- Open Main Window - Expand to full application
Context Menus
Right-click items and categories for additional options.
Item Context Menu
Right-click any item to access:
- Open in Browser - Open the URL in your default browser
- Copy URL - Copy link to clipboard
- Move to Category - Change the item's category
- Set Priority - Change priority level
- Generate AI Summary - Create AI summary (if configured)
- Delete - Remove the item
Category Context Menu
Right-click a category to access:
- Edit Category - Change name, icon, or color
- Set as Default - Make it the default for new items
- Force Sync - Re-sync YouTube playlist (if applicable)
- Delete Category - Remove category (with options for items)
Next Steps
Now that you're familiar with the interface, learn how to save content: