> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://hntech.gitbook.io/blueconda-documentation/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://hntech.gitbook.io/blueconda-documentation/advancing-on-experienced/the-sidebar-tools.md).

# The Sidebar Tools

Let's go over what each Sidebar tool does. There are 6:

* Minimap
* Notes
* Variables
* Files
* Analysis
* Library Manager

## Minimap

This basically gives you a "bird's eye view" of your code, by allowing you to scroll through it quickly. Clicking on a line will jump to it in the main editor.

<figure><img src="/files/Q943SB1tKi2LKLkKvM1f" alt="" width="188"><figcaption><p>The window with the Minimap on the side.<br>(This is an outdated screenshot).</p></figcaption></figure>

## Notes

Type ***anything*** you want in here. Reminders, things to do, tips on how to fix something, some new website to check out, etc. Blueconda automatically saves these notes and reloads them when you load the app again.

## Variables

This window gives you the ability to see all the variables within your code and their values. (See [Reviewing Code](/blueconda-documentation/your-first-project-beginners/reviewing-code.md#view-variables)).

## Files

A file explorer in the side of your Editor

<figure><img src="/files/5GBKvzPY0shkwj2Yqp0h" alt=""><figcaption><p>A Blueconda prototype with the File Explorer open.</p></figcaption></figure>

It allows you to browse through your computer files. Upon selecting any, it opens it using your computer's default app for that file type. Clicking on a folder expands it. Clicking on a Python file (marked with their own icon) opens it in the editor.

Right click a file/folder to see the context menu. This has some useful features:

* <mark style="background-color:orange;">Open Folder:</mark> Switch the Explorer from the main drive to a folder you specify. Can be helpful to seamlessly edit many project files.
* <mark style="background-color:orange;">New Folder:</mark> Create a new folder. **(Only use this if you right click another folder!)**
* <mark style="background-color:orange;">New File:</mark> Create a new file. Be sure to specify the extension **(Once again, only use if you right clicked a folder!)**
* <mark style="background-color:orange;">Delete:</mark> Move the selected file/folder to the Recycle Bin.
* <mark style="background-color:orange;">Rename</mark>: Change the name of the selected file/folder.

{% hint style="info" %}
Although I **have tested** the Explorer, I cannot guarantee it will always work as expected. There are a few tiny bugs here and there. Use at own risk *(risk of annoyance)*.
{% endhint %}

## Analysis

Allows you to go through your code for linting suggestions. Covered in detail in [Reviewing Code](/blueconda-documentation/your-first-project-beginners/reviewing-code.md#code-suggestions).

## Library Manager

Used to easily install Python packages & view all installed packages. Covered in detail in [Working With Packages](/blueconda-documentation/advancing-on-experienced/working-with-packages.md).