Overview
The .sidebar component provides a persistent, multi-level desktop navigation frame. It supports collapsible icon-only states, nested submenus, headings, badges, and dark themes.
Desktop Sidebar Example
Dashboard Workspace
Click the button above to collapse the sidebar into compact icon mode.
<aside class="sidebar" data-boodoo="sidebar">
<div class="sidebar-header">
<a href="#" class="sidebar-brand"><span>App Brand</span></a>
</div>
<ul class="sidebar-nav">
<li class="sidebar-heading"><span>Navigation</span></li>
<li class="sidebar-item">
<a href="#" class="sidebar-link active">
<span class="sidebar-icon">📊</span>
<span class="sidebar-text">Dashboard</span>
</a>
</li>
<li class="sidebar-item">
<a href="#" class="sidebar-link" data-boodoo-toggle="sidebar-submenu">
<span class="sidebar-icon">📁</span>
<span class="sidebar-text">Projects</span>
<span class="sidebar-arrow">▶</span>
</a>
<ul class="sidebar-submenu">
<li class="sidebar-item"><a href="#" class="sidebar-link"><span class="sidebar-text">Active</span></a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</aside>