I’ve configured Brave for maximum minimalism using vertical tabs with auto-hide, creating a beautifully thin top bar that I love. However, I noticed the minimize, maximize, and close buttons appear misaligned positioned too high relative to the thin toolbar, creating visual imbalance. Adjusting their vertical centering to match the streamlined UI would polish the experience. Additionally, I’d love to see a compact horizontal tab mode where active/pinned tabs share the same line as the URL bar, saving vertical space while maintaining functionality. This would give users a true single-line interface option. Overall, loving the minimal setup—these tweaks would make it perfect!
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