Independent Panel: keep search visible in collapsed state (compact)\n\n- Remove hidden state for search when collapsed; show compact input (smaller height/padding/font) to fit 60px width\n- Keeps hover behavior unnecessary; users can always see and use search while collapsed\n\nWhy: User expects search to always be visible even when the sidebar is collapsed.

Author: PeterDaveHello

src/pages/IndependentPanel/styles.scss

@@ -79,13 +79,15 @@
     width: 60px;
   }
 
+  // Keep search visible even when collapsed (compact style)
   .chat-sidebar.collapsed .search-container {
-    display: none;
-  }
-
-  // Reveal search when sidebar is collapsed but hovered (temporary expand UX)
-  .chat-sidebar.collapsed:hover .search-container {
     display: block;
+    margin-top: 8px;
+  }
+  .chat-sidebar.collapsed .search-input {
+    min-height: 28px;
+    padding: 4px 6px;
+    font-size: 12px;
   }
 
   .chat-sidebar:hover,