DenchClaw List View: Quick Scanning for Power Users

How DenchClaw's compact list view helps power users scan and act on hundreds of records quickly without visual clutter.

Mark Rachapoom

March 26, 2026·6 min read

DenchClaw List View: Quick Scanning for Power Users

DenchClaw's list view is the most compact display mode — a dense, fast-loading presentation of your CRM entries designed for power users who need to scan and act on large datasets quickly. Where table view prioritizes column-level detail and gallery view prioritizes visual identity, list view prioritizes raw throughput: you can scan hundreds of entries per screen and take bulk actions without ever losing your place.

When to Use List View#

List view is optimal when:

Bulk processing — reviewing and acting on a large number of records sequentially
Quick status scanning — confirming entries are correct without needing column details
Task list workflows — processing a queue of items in order
Mobile browsing — compact layout works well on smaller screens
Known data — you already know what you're looking for, just need to find and action it

Use table view when you need to compare specific field values across many records. Use list view when you need to move through records fast.

Setting Up List View#

Configure in .object.yaml:

default_view: list
 
view_settings:
  list:
    primaryField: Full Name          # Main title line
    secondaryField: Company          # Subtitle line
    metaField: Status                # Status badge on right
    secondaryMetaField: Last Contacted  # Small meta below status
    showCreatedAt: false
    density: compact                 # compact or comfortable

Or switch any existing view to list mode via the view type selector in the frontend.

List Item Anatomy#

Each list item is a horizontal row containing:

[ Checkbox ] [ Avatar/Icon ] Title text        [ Meta field ]
                             Subtitle text      [ Date ]

Checkbox — for bulk selection
Avatar — initial-based avatar or profile image
Title — primary field (name, deal name, etc.)
Subtitle — secondary identifier (company, stage, etc.)
Meta field — status badge or key value (right side)
Date — relative timestamp (last contacted, created, etc.)

Clicking a row opens the full entry detail view. Right-clicking shows a context menu with quick actions.

List view is the most keyboard-friendly DenchClaw view. Power user shortcuts:

↑ / ↓ — navigate between entries
Enter — open selected entry
Space — toggle selection on current entry
Cmd+A — select all visible entries
E — edit selected entry inline (if enabled)
D — delete selected entries (with confirmation)
/ — focus search input to filter in place

These shortcuts make list view work like a proper productivity tool for processing queues of entries.

Density Modes#

Compact density (default for list view):

Minimum row height
8-12px vertical padding
No extra whitespace
Maximum entries visible per screen

Comfortable density:

More vertical padding
Slightly larger text
Better for touch screens or when entries need more breathing room

Switch density with the density toggle in the view options panel, or set it in YAML:

view_settings:
  list:
    density: compact  # or comfortable

Bulk Actions in List View#

List view's checkbox column enables bulk operations — select multiple entries and apply an action to all:

Bulk update field — change Status for 50 selected leads at once
Bulk tag — add or remove tags from selected entries
Bulk delete — remove multiple entries (with confirmation)
Bulk export — export selected entries to CSV
Bulk action — trigger an action field script on selected entries

Bulk operations are the primary reason to choose list view over gallery when processing large datasets.

Inline Editing in List View#

Double-click any field in a list row to edit it inline without opening the full entry view. Supported for:

Text fields
Enum fields (dropdown appears)
Date fields (datepicker appears)
Number fields
Boolean fields (toggles on click)

Press Tab to move to the next editable field. Press Enter or click elsewhere to save.

Using List View for Task Processing#

List view combined with the Tasks object creates an excellent task queue. Configure:

views:
  - name: Today's Tasks
    type: list
    filters:
      - field: Due Date
        operator: today
      - field: Status
        operator: not_equals
        value: Complete
    sort:
      field: Priority
      direction: desc
    view_settings:
      list:
        primaryField: Task Name
        secondaryField: Related Deal
        metaField: Priority
        density: compact

Now you have a compact, keyboard-navigable task list. Work through it with arrow keys and inline editing — mark tasks complete as you go without ever opening a modal.