Customize the Cluster Sidebar ​

The Cluster Sidebar is your primary navigation panel inside a connected cluster. By default, it shows a curated set of Kubernetes workloads and AppsCode custom resources. The Sidebar Settings page lets you fully customize which menu items appear, so you can tailor the experience to your team's needs.

Step 1 — Open the Cluster Overview ​

From the AppsCode console, click on your cluster (e.g., default) to open the Cluster Overview page. The left sidebar shows the default set of sections: Kubernetes, Workloads, Helm, Datastore, Service & Discovery, Config, Storage, Monitoring, Security, and Admin.

Tip: The default sidebar already covers the most common resources. You only need to open Sidebar Settings if you want to add, remove, or rearrange menu items.

Step 2 — Open Sidebar Settings ​

Click the ⚙ Gear icon in the top-right navbar to enter the cluster's Settings area. In the left settings menu, click Sidebar.

You will land on the Sidebar Settings page, which has two main panels:

At the top-right of the page are two action buttons:

• Default — Resets the sidebar back to the original default layout
• Save — Saves your current changes

Step 3 — Search for a Resource (Optional) ​

The All Available Menus panel lists hundreds of resource types grouped by API category. To quickly find what you need, use the search box (🔍) at the top of that panel.

For example, typing cert instantly filters the list and highlights all matches — such as Cert Manager → Certificate, Certificate → CertificateSigningRequest, and so on. A result counter (e.g., Found 4 Search Results for 'cert') and pagination controls help you navigate through matches.

Note: The search is case-insensitive. Matched groups and items are highlighted in green so they stand out clearly.

Step 4 — Add or Rearrange Items (Drag & Drop) ​

To add a resource to your sidebar, simply drag it from the All Available Menus panel on the left and drop it into the Updated List panel on the right at the position you prefer.

In the example below, the user is dragging Appscode K8s Management → ProjectQuota into the current sidebar layout. You can see it appearing as a floating drag indicator (⠿) in the left panel.

You can also drag existing items within the Updated List panel to reorder them according to your workflow preferences.

Step 5 — Save and Verify ​

Once you are satisfied with your layout, click the green Save button in the top-right corner.

The sidebar of the cluster will immediately reflect your changes. In the example below, after saving, the Appscode K8s Management group with ProjectQuota now appears in the cluster sidebar on the left.

Quick Reference ​