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Splits let you view two buffers simultaneously — for example, monitoring #ops and #alerts at the same time. This is different from the main TUI layout (buffer list, nick list, status bar) which is always present.

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/split

Split the chat area vertically (v, side-by-side) or horizontally (h, top-bottom).
The “primary” pane shows your current buffer. The “secondary” pane shows the buffer you specify. Use /focus or Alt+Tab to swap which pane receives your input.

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/unsplit

Close the split and return to single buffer view.

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/focus

Swap keyboard focus between the two panes. Also available via Alt+Tab.

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/layout

Save and restore split configurations:
Layouts are saved as TOML in ~/.local/share/flume/layouts/.

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Layout File Format

A layout profile is a simple TOML file:

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Generate a Layout with AI

This generates a layout profile — it chooses the direction, buffer names, and ratio based on your description. More examples:
/generate layout creates split profiles — it controls which two buffers are shown side-by-side. It does not change the TUI chrome (buffer list panel, nick list, status bar content). Those are configured in config.toml under [ui].