> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.flumeirc.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Split Views

> View two buffers side-by-side

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.

## /split

```
/split v|h <buffer>
/split v|h <server>/<buffer>
```

Split the chat area vertically (`v`, side-by-side) or horizontally (`h`, top-bottom).

```
/split v #linux          # vertical split with #linux
/split h libera/#ops     # horizontal, cross-server
```

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.

## /unsplit

```
/unsplit
```

Close the split and return to single buffer view.

## /focus

```
/focus
```

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

## /layout

Save and restore split configurations:

```
/layout save <name>      # save current split as a named layout
/layout load <name>      # restore a saved layout
/layout list             # list saved layouts
/layout delete <name>    # delete a saved layout
```

Layouts are saved as TOML in `~/.local/share/flume/layouts/`.

### Layout File Format

A layout profile is a simple TOML file:

```toml theme={null}
direction = "vertical"    # "vertical" (side-by-side) or "horizontal" (top-bottom)
primary = "#ops"          # buffer in the left/top pane
secondary = "#alerts"     # buffer in the right/bottom pane
ratio = 50                # percentage of space for the primary pane (1-99)
```

### Generate a Layout with AI

```
/generate layout monitoring with #ops on the left and #alerts on the right
```

This generates a layout profile — it chooses the direction, buffer names, and ratio based on your description.

**More examples:**

```
/generate layout side-by-side view of #rust and #python
/generate layout horizontal split with server notices on top and #general below
/generate layout 70/30 split with #main on the left and #logs on the right
```

<Note>
  `/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]`.
</Note>