feat(layout): refine desktop sidebar background overlays

CHANGELOG.md

@@ -4,6 +4,15 @@ All notable changes to this project will be documented in this file.
 
 ## [Unreleased]
 
+- Chat: new Apply Patch tool UI with diff preview for patch-based edits.
+- Files: refreshed attachment cards and related file views for clearer context.
+- Settings: manage provider configuration files directly from the UI.
+- UI: updated header and sidebar layout for a cleaner, tighter workspace fit (thanks to @TheRealAshik).
+- Diff: large diffs now lazy-load to avoid freezes (thanks to @Jovines).
+- Web: added Background notifications for PWA.
+- Reliability: connect to external OpenCode servers without auto-start and fixed subagent crashes (thanks to @TaylorBeeston).
+
+
 ## [1.5.3] - 2026-01-20
 
 - Files: edit files inline with syntax highlighting, draft protection, and save/discard flow.

packages/ui/src/components/layout/Sidebar.tsx

@@ -146,7 +146,7 @@ export const Sidebar: React.FC<SidebarProps> = ({ isOpen, isMobile, children })
             className={cn(
                 'relative flex h-full overflow-hidden border-r border-border',
                 isDesktopApp
-                    ? 'bg-sidebar/95 backdrop-blur supports-[backdrop-filter]:bg-sidebar/80'
+                    ? 'bg-[color:var(--sidebar-overlay-strong)] backdrop-blur supports-[backdrop-filter]:bg-[color:var(--sidebar-overlay-soft)]'
                     : 'bg-sidebar',
                 isResizing ? 'transition-none' : 'transition-[width] duration-300 ease-in-out',
                 !isOpen && 'border-r-0'

packages/vscode/CHANGELOG.md

@@ -1,3 +1,9 @@
+## [Unreleased]
+
+- Apply Patch tool now shows a diff preview for applying patch edits.
+- Settings: manage provider configuration files directly from the extension.
+
+
 ## [1.5.3] - 2026-01-20
 
 - Chat: Smoother session switching with more stable scroll anchoring.