Claude Desktop Footer Regions

Open the Claude Desktop Footer Regions Fullscreen

How to Use This Interactive Diagram

• Explore mode (default): hover over any numbered marker or label to read what that control does.
• Quiz mode: click Quiz, read the visual hint, and click the matching marker to test yourself.
• Edit mode: add ?edit=true to the URL to drag markers and copy calibrated coordinates.

Regions Labeled

1. Update Reminder — relaunch to load the latest daily build.
2. Local or Cloud File System — run against your machine or a cloud VM.
3. Directory — the folder this session is scoped to.
4. Git Branch — the active branch for the project.
5. Working Tree — an isolated Git worktree checkout.
6. Add Files — attach files or folders to the context.
7. Claude Mascot — a playful animated character.
8. Account — your account and sign-in menu.
9. Plan — your current subscription plan.
10. Permissions & Planning — how much Claude may do without asking.
11. Voice Dictation — dictate your request by voice.
12. Model Selector — choose which model runs the session.
13. Effort Level — how much reasoning effort the model spends.
14. Resources Remaining Circle — how much usage allowance is left.

This MicroSim is part of the Claude Desktop UI Guide.