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How to show the details sidebar in Linear on Mac with the ⌘I shortcut
To show the details sidebar in Linear on Mac, open an issue in the Linear desktop app and press ⌘I (Command and I). Press ⌘I again to hide it, and if nothing happens, check the Linear window size and look for the sidebar icon.
Quick answer
- Open an issue in the Linear Mac app and press ⌘I to show the details sidebar.
- Press ⌘I again to hide it. Linear's Projects docs describe the same key as a toggle.
- Linear's docs name no menu item for this panel, so the shortcut is the route to use first.
- If nothing opens, widen the window and try again. Linear fixed a sidebar button bug for narrow windows on Aug 20, 2026.
- The issue sidebar was refreshed on Jul 23, 2026, so the layout may differ from older guides.
What you need
- A Mac with the Linear desktop app for macOS, Apple silicon or Intel
- An issue open in an issue view
- A keyboard with the Command (⌘) key
- Linear updated to the latest desktop build
How to Show the details sidebar in Linear on Mac in Linear on a Mac
Open Linear's desktop app
Open the Linear app from the Dock or the Applications folder. The shortcut works when the Linear window is in front, so click into the window first.
Tip: Linear says the desktop app has less risk of shortcut clashes than a browser tab.
Open an issue
Click an issue in My Issues or any team view so the issue opens. The details sidebar belongs to an open issue, so stay in the issue view.
Press ⌘I
⌘I
Hold Command, tap I once, and let go. The details sidebar should open on the right side of the issue.
Tip: Command is the key with ⌘ on it, on either side of the space bar. Do not hold I down.
Check the panel
Look at the right side of the issue for the issue properties, such as status, priority and assignee. If you see them, the sidebar is open.
Close it again
⌘I
Press ⌘I a second time to hide the sidebar. Linear's Projects docs describe the same key as a toggle, so check that it hides the issue panel too.
Tip: If the panel stays open, work through the troubleshooting items below.
Try the sidebar icon if ⌘I fails
Look for a sidebar icon in the issue view and click it. Linear's docs mention the icon but not where it sits, so you may need to look around.
Tip: Widen the Linear window first. Narrow windows can stop sidebar buttons from responding.
The details sidebar is the panel on the right side of an issue. It holds the issue properties, the fields that sit beside the title and description. Linear's July 23, 2026 changelog says the issue sidebar now integrates those properties closely with the main content.
When the sidebar is hidden, the issue still opens, but the properties are out of view. The shortcut brings them back without leaving the issue, so you keep your place in the description.
Show the details sidebar with ⌘I on Mac
Linear's changelog from October 12, 2023 says overview sidebars were added across all views. It also says you can open the sidebar from any view with Cmd/Ctrl I. That covers My Issues, team issue views, and project views.
Third-party shortcut lists agree. fastshortcuts.com and a ShortcutFoo cheat sheet both list ⌘I as Open details sidebar. Those sites are not from Linear, so use them as a second opinion.
On a Mac, hold Command, tap I once, and let go. You do not need to hold I down. A single tap is enough.
Step by step in the Linear Mac app
The steps below use the desktop app. Linear's download page lists separate builds for Intel and Apple silicon Macs. It lists no minimum macOS version, so keep Linear updated to the latest build.
Hide the details sidebar again
Press ⌘I a second time to close the sidebar. Linear's Projects docs describe the same key as a toggle for the project details sidebar, so you can expect it to work on issues too. Confirm it on one issue before you rely on it.
Find the sidebar icon if ⌘I fails
Linear's docs mention a sidebar icon for toggling the panel, but they do not say where it sits or what it looks like. I could not confirm its position in the Mac app. Look for a small panel icon near the issue controls. If you cannot find one, use ⌘I.
Project views use the same key
The same key works in project views. Linear's Projects docs say you press the sidebar icon or use Cmd/Ctrl I to toggle the project details sidebar on or off. The panel in a project shows project details, not issue properties, so the fields change even though the key does not.
Do not confuse it with the navigation sidebar
Linear also has a navigation sidebar on the left. It is a different panel. The [ key collapses it, and pressing [ again expands it, according to a changelog published January 12, 2023. You can also click the sidebar border or search Collapse or Expand in the command menu.
If your left menu vanished, press [ again. That fix has nothing to do with the details sidebar on the right.
Keyboard shortcuts for the sidebars
| Shortcut | What it opens | Where it is documented |
|---|---|---|
| ⌘I | Details sidebar in issue and project views | Linear changelog (Oct 12, 2023) and Projects docs |
| ⌘⇧I | Insights panel in the right sidebar | Linear Insights docs |
| [ | Collapse or expand the navigation sidebar | Linear changelog (Jan 12, 2023) |
| ⌘K | Open the command menu | fastshortcuts.com and ShortcutFoo, third party |
Many issue views also have an Insights panel in the right sidebar. Linear's Insights docs say you open it with Cmd/Ctrl Shift I, which is ⌘⇧I on a Mac. The Shift key changes the panel. If ⌘I opens something unexpected, check that Shift was not held down.
Desktop app or web app for this shortcut
Linear says its desktop app has less risk of conflicting with browser-based keyboard shortcuts. Browsers use many Command key combinations of their own, so one may catch a key before Linear sees it. The Mac app reduces that risk, according to Linear's download page.
The web app is still an option. Linear says nearly all desktop functionality, including offline mode, is available in the web app in the three most recent versions of Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. Test ⌘I there before you rely on it.
Recent sidebar changes in Linear
Linear's March 12, 2026 UI refresh fixed a bug where a collapsed sidebar sometimes did not open on hover. The same entry made navigation sidebars slightly dimmer. It did not mention the details panel.
The July 23, 2026 changelog refreshed the issue sidebar. It pins Diffs to the top of the panel. That entry names no new shortcut, so ⌘I should still apply. Check it on your copy.
A changelog entry dated August 20, 2026 fixed search and create issue buttons in the sidebar that did not respond at narrow window sizes. The entry is marked for desktop. If sidebar buttons ignore your clicks, widen the window.
Common mistakes people make
- Pressing Control I on a Mac. On a Mac, the key is Command. Control I belongs to Windows.
- Looking for a menu item. Linear's docs do not list one for this panel.
- Mixing up ⌘I with ⌘⇧I, which opens the Insights panel instead.
- Pressing [ by accident and hiding the left navigation sidebar.
- Trusting an old cheat sheet. Linear changed the issue sidebar in July 2026.
- Testing in a narrow window, where sidebar buttons may not respond.
Test the shortcut on your own copy
Open one issue, press ⌘I, and look at the right edge of the window. Press it again and watch the panel close. Repeat the test on a second issue to make sure the result is the same.
If you want a menu path, open the command menu with ⌘K and type sidebar. I could not test that search in a running copy, so the results may differ from what this page describes.
Where to go next
Once the sidebar is open, the next step is editing issues. For creating one from scratch, read How to create an issue in Linear on Mac. To move between views quickly, read How to open the command menu in Linear on Mac.
Linear shortcuts for this on Mac
| To do this | Press |
|---|---|
| Open or close the details sidebar | ⌘I |
| Open the Insights panel | ⌘⇧I |
| Open the command menu | ⌘K |
| Collapse or expand the navigation sidebar | [ |
If it does not work
- ⌘I does nothing
- Click an empty part of the issue view, not the title or description, then press ⌘I again. Some third-party guides suggest pressing Escape first. Linear's docs do not mention that step.
- I pressed Ctrl I and nothing happened
- On a Mac, the key is Command. A third-party list gives Ctrl I for Windows. Use ⌘I on your Mac.
- The sidebar is squashed or its buttons ignore clicks
- Widen the Linear window. Linear's August 20, 2026 entry fixed sidebar buttons that did not respond at narrow window sizes, so update Linear if you have not.
- The left menu collapsed by mistake
- Press [ to expand it again. You can also search Expand in the command menu with ⌘K.
- A collapsed sidebar will not open on hover
- Linear fixed this in its March 12, 2026 UI refresh. Update to the latest desktop build, then try hovering again.
- The panel looks different from older guides
- The July 23, 2026 refresh changed the layout. Try ⌘I first, then read the panel as it is now, not as older screenshots show it.
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Questions people ask
Is there a menu item for the details sidebar in Linear on Mac?
Not that I could confirm. Linear's docs name the ⌘I shortcut and a sidebar icon, but they do not give a menu path. Check your own menus, and use ⌘I as the documented route.
What is the shortcut for the details sidebar on Mac?
Press ⌘I, which is Command and I. Linear's changelog says Cmd/Ctrl I opens the sidebar from any view, and third-party shortcut lists agree.
Is the shortcut the same on Windows?
Linear writes Cmd/Ctrl I, so the same letter works with Ctrl on Windows. A third-party shortcut list gives Ctrl I for Windows.
What is the difference between ⌘I and ⌘⇧I?
⌘I shows the details sidebar. ⌘⇧I opens the Insights panel in the right sidebar of many issue views. The Shift key makes the difference.
Does the shortcut work in the Linear web app?
Linear says nearly all functionality is in the web app in the three latest Chrome, Firefox, and Safari versions. The notes I found do not confirm ⌘I in the browser, so test it there.
Which macOS version do I need for Linear?
Linear's desktop docs list Intel and Apple silicon builds, but no minimum macOS version. Keep Linear updated to the latest build.
Does the details sidebar stay open when I switch issues?
Linear's notes do not say. Open a second issue and see whether the panel stays open. Note the result for your own setup.
Why might ⌘I stop working after an update?
Check Linear's changelog for that update. The July 23, 2026 entry refreshed the issue sidebar, and the August 20, 2026 entry fixed sidebar buttons at narrow window sizes.
Sources
- Projects, Linear Docs · Linear · checked 2026-11-09
- Linear changelog: Triage responsibility (Oct 12, 2023) · Linear · checked 2026-11-09
- Linear changelog: Collapsible Sidebar · Linear · checked 2026-11-09
- Linear changelog: Text attribution and agent-assisted editing (Jul 23, 2026) · Linear · checked 2026-11-09
- Linear changelog: UI refresh (Mar 12, 2026) · Linear · checked 2026-11-09
- Linear changelog index · Linear · checked 2026-11-09
- Insights, Linear Docs · Linear · checked 2026-11-09
- Download Linear, Linear Docs · Linear · checked 2026-11-09
- Linear Keyboard Shortcuts 2026, fastshortcuts · fastshortcuts.com (third party) · checked 2026-11-09
- Linear App for Mac, ShortcutFoo cheat sheet · ShortcutFoo (third party) · checked 2026-11-09
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