fix: switching layouts is glitchy #64

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opened 2026-04-26 16:15:08 +00:00 by barrettruth · 0 comments

barrettruth commented

2026-04-26 16:15:08 +00:00

Switching a live multi-pane window from one mosaic layout to another is currently glitchy in interactive use.

Problem

Changing @mosaic-algorithm on an existing window can leave transient wrong geometry, awkward intermediate states, or behavior that feels unreliable compared with staying inside one layout.

Scope

Reproduce the glitches when switching between existing layouts on a live window
Identify whether the problem is stale pane order, hook timing, intermediate tmux layout state, or missing normalization during layout changes
Make layout switching deterministic and stable

Acceptance criteria

Switching from one mosaic layout to another on a live window is stable
No visibly broken intermediate state remains after the switch
Pane order / master semantics remain consistent after the switch
Tests cover at least one cross-layout switch path

Switching a live multi-pane window from one mosaic layout to another is currently glitchy in interactive use. ## Problem Changing `@mosaic-algorithm` on an existing window can leave transient wrong geometry, awkward intermediate states, or behavior that feels unreliable compared with staying inside one layout. ## Scope - Reproduce the glitches when switching between existing layouts on a live window - Identify whether the problem is stale pane order, hook timing, intermediate tmux layout state, or missing normalization during layout changes - Make layout switching deterministic and stable ## Acceptance criteria - [ ] Switching from one mosaic layout to another on a live window is stable - [ ] No visibly broken intermediate state remains after the switch - [ ] Pane order / master semantics remain consistent after the switch - [ ] Tests cover at least one cross-layout switch path