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Phase 1 Mobile UI/UX Redesign - Implementation Summary

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Overview

Successfully implemented Phase 1 of the mobile terminal UI/UX redesign for VibeTunnel, focusing on eliminating viewport overlap issues by removing CSS transforms and implementing a flexbox-based layout.

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Key Changes Implemented

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1. New CSS Classes Added (styles.css)

  • .mobile-terminal-container: Flexbox container using 100dvh for dynamic viewport height
  • .mobile-terminal-header: Sticky header with safe area support and minimum height of 44px
  • .mobile-terminal-content: Flexible content area that takes remaining space
  • .mobile-action-bar: Sticky bottom bar for special keys with safe area padding
  • .mobile-action-key: Touch-optimized action buttons with proper tap handling
  • .mobile-action-keys: Horizontally scrollable container for action keys

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2. Session View Component Updates (session-view.ts)

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Layout Changes

  • Added responsive styles that use flexbox on mobile (≤768px) and grid on desktop
  • Removed all CSS transforms on mobile devices
  • Disabled the translateY(-110px) terminal transform on mobile
  • Reset terminal height/margin/padding to natural values on mobile

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New Method

  • Added renderQuickKeysContent() method to handle different quick key layouts:
    • Mobile direct keyboard mode: Scrollable action bar with special keys
    • Mobile non-direct keyboard mode: Similar but with ABC button instead of Done
    • Desktop: Maintains existing two-row layout

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Updated Transform Logic

  • Modified updateTerminalTransform() to skip transforms on mobile
  • Mobile now only triggers terminal resize without transforms
  • Desktop maintains existing transform behavior

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3. Overlays Container Update (overlays-container.ts)

  • Modified to not render terminal-quick-keys component on mobile
  • Mobile quick keys are now handled by the main layout’s action bar

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Benefits Achieved

  1. No More Viewport Overlap: Header remains visible at all times, even with keyboard open
  2. Simplified Layout: Flexbox provides stable, predictable behavior
  3. Better Touch Handling: All interactive elements optimized for touch
  4. Safe Area Support: Proper handling of device notches and home indicators
  5. Smooth Transitions: Action bar slides in/out smoothly
  6. Responsive Design: Different layouts for mobile vs desktop

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Testing

Created test-mobile-layout.html to verify the implementation works correctly in isolation.

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Next Steps (Future Phases)

  • Phase 2: Simplify keyboard input to single system
  • Phase 3: Optimize header for mobile (compact mode)
  • Phase 4: Polish animations and performance

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Technical Notes

  • Used 100dvh for dynamic viewport height that adjusts with keyboard
  • Maintained backward compatibility for desktop users
  • All changes are CSS-based with minimal JavaScript modifications
  • No breaking changes to existing functionality