madeye/gterm

Toolbar Optimization: Replace Text Buttons with Icons and Merge Arrow Keys

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#25 opened on Jun 3, 2026

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Description

The ESC and other function keys in the toolbar are currently displayed as text buttons, which consume considerable space. Replacing them with icons would improve space efficiency and create a cleaner interface. Additionally, the arrow keys could be consolidated into a single directional control, reducing button count and improving usability. The overall design could take inspiration from the toolbar layout used in iSH.

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Research direction
Examine the toolbar implementation in the GTerm app, locate the text buttons for ESC and function keys, and replace them with icon SF Symbols. Also review the arrow key handling to merge them into a single directional control. Look at the iSH toolbar for design inspiration.
Tech stack
swift
Domain
mobile dev
Issue type
Feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
2
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
Half day
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
Stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
SwiftXcode
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
75