Add option for collapsable fields for faster browsing
š Summary
Add an option in LaunchBox to make grouped library views collapsible, allowing users to collapse and expand sections for faster browsing in large collections.
ā Problem
Navigating large libraries can become slow and difficult, especially when arranging media by grouped fields such as:
Developer
Genre
Publisher
Region
Release Date Year
Source
Title (A to Z)
With many groups expanded at once:
Browsing takes longer
Scrolling becomes less efficient
Large views can feel cluttered and harder to manage
š” Proposal
Add collapsible group headers for grouped library views:
Allow each group to be expanded or collapsed individually
Add Collapse All and Expand All controls
Support keyboard shortcuts for:
Collapse All
Expand All
This would make it easier to jump through large libraries without keeping every section open.
š¦ Benefits
Makes grouped views faster and easier to browse
Reduces clutter in large libraries
Helps users focus only on the groups they want to view
Could improve responsiveness by reducing how much content is expanded at once
š” Notes
Should be optional, with current behavior unchanged by default
Group collapse state could potentially persist while browsing
Keyboard shortcuts would make this especially useful for power users


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Comments2
Apr 2
PinnedHi there!
Thanks so much for submitting this request and for taking the time to explain your use case ā that context is always super helpful.
Iāve gone ahead and fleshed out the main idea using the info you provided, and Iām opening it up to the community for further discussion and feedback. Please let me know if this fleshed-out version doesnāt match your original intended request.
Feel free to let me know if you have any extra thoughts, examples, or edge cases you think might be relevant!
Cheers,
The LaunchBox team
KevinInSeattle
Apr 2
Add option for collapsable fields for faster browsing
Problem: Navigating large libraries in Launchbox can be slow and difficult.
Proposal: Add an option to enable collapsible fields when the media is being arranged by Developer, Genre, Publisher, Region, Release Date Year, Source, Title (A-Z). This will allow for faster scrolling and hopefully keep cache size low. Additionally, having icons for 'collapse all' and 'expand all' would also be useful.