diff --git a/resources/workbenchModes/agent-sessions.code-workbench-mode b/resources/workbenchModes/agent-sessions.code-workbench-mode
index 7aa37f33888..f7e3b6b4c9d 100644
--- a/resources/workbenchModes/agent-sessions.code-workbench-mode
+++ b/resources/workbenchModes/agent-sessions.code-workbench-mode
@@ -23,5 +23,6 @@
 		"workbench.startupEditor": "none",
 		"workbench.tips.enabled": false,
 		"workbench.layoutControl.type": "toggles",
+		"workbench.activityBar.autoHide": true
 	}
 }