diff --git a/renderer/renderer.js b/renderer/renderer.js
index 8d9dd4e..6cc75c5 100644
--- a/renderer/renderer.js
+++ b/renderer/renderer.js
@@ -547,13 +547,6 @@
 
     // No folder open: manage independent files section
     if (!currentRootPath) {
-      if (tabs.length === 0) {
-        // No tabs and no folder — hide sidebar
-        sidebar.classList.add('collapsed');
-        sidebarTree.innerHTML = '';
-        return;
-      }
-      sidebar.classList.remove('collapsed');
       sidebarTree.innerHTML = '';
       const indepSection = renderIndependentFiles();
       if (indepSection) sidebarTree.appendChild(indepSection);