Reuse Existing Tabs in Active Context Instead of Opening Duplicates

Problem:

When a user opens an item (e.g. a page, file, or link) that is already present in the active context (e.g. in the sidebar or a view), ABLE still opens it as a new tab instead of reusing the existing one.
This leads to:

• Duplicate tabs of the same item

• Fragmented workspace

• Loss of spatial memory / focus

Use Cases:

1. From search:

   • I search for a page that is already added to my current context.

   • The app should propose an action activate the existing one.

2. From a pane (library, context screen etc.):

   • I click on something that’s already been added to the context.

   • ABLE opens it again in a new tab — when it should just bring me to the one I already have.

Proposed Behavior:

• If the target item is already open or saved within the current context, then:

  • Focus the existing tab in the sidebar

  • Scroll to and highlight it if it’s out of view

• Only open a new tab if the item is not present in the current context.

Why it matters:

• Keeps the workspace clean and consistent.

• Respects user’s intentional organization of their context.