diff --git a/apps/desktop/changelog/next.md b/apps/desktop/changelog/next.md
index fc6b11e21a..b5f932781a 100644
--- a/apps/desktop/changelog/next.md
+++ b/apps/desktop/changelog/next.md
@@ -2,6 +2,7 @@
 
 ## Shiny new things
 
+- add a button to open the search panel (#4296)
 - AI Chat for RSS (Folo AI): A personalized, context-aware chat built for readers. The assistant understands your feeds, lists, and reading patterns to help you get more from what you follow.
   - Summarize articles, translate content, and get quick explanations—without leaving your timeline.
   - Ask feed-aware questions (e.g., “What did I miss this week?”) and receive suggestions tailored to your habits.
diff --git a/apps/desktop/layer/renderer/src/atoms/settings/ui.ts b/apps/desktop/layer/renderer/src/atoms/settings/ui.ts
index c864fe8381..36bcc955fd 100644
--- a/apps/desktop/layer/renderer/src/atoms/settings/ui.ts
+++ b/apps/desktop/layer/renderer/src/atoms/settings/ui.ts
@@ -18,6 +18,7 @@ export const createDefaultUISettings = (): UISettings => ({
   // Discover
   discoverLanguage: getDefaultLanguage().startsWith("zh") ? "all" : "eng",
   accentColor: "orange",
+  showSearchButton: true,
 })
 
 const zenModeAtom = atom(false)
diff --git a/apps/desktop/layer/renderer/src/modules/command/commands/global.tsx b/apps/desktop/layer/renderer/src/modules/command/commands/global.tsx
index fe9da08261..864326b660 100644
--- a/apps/desktop/layer/renderer/src/modules/command/commands/global.tsx
+++ b/apps/desktop/layer/renderer/src/modules/command/commands/global.tsx
@@ -94,8 +94,14 @@ export type ToggleAIChatCommand = Command<{
   fn: (ctx?: { entryId?: string }) => void
 }>
 
+export type ToggleAIChatPinnedCommand = Command<{
+  id: typeof COMMAND_ID.global.toggleAIChatPinned
+  fn: () => void
+}>
+
 export type GlobalCommand =
   | ShowShortcutsCommand
   | ToggleCornerPlayCommand
   | QuickAddCommand
+  | ToggleAIChatPinnedCommand
   | ToggleAIChatCommand
diff --git a/apps/desktop/layer/renderer/src/modules/command/commands/id.ts b/apps/desktop/layer/renderer/src/modules/command/commands/id.ts
index e1b03ccc63..853dc78c93 100644
--- a/apps/desktop/layer/renderer/src/modules/command/commands/id.ts
+++ b/apps/desktop/layer/renderer/src/modules/command/commands/id.ts
@@ -50,6 +50,7 @@ export const COMMAND_ID = {
     toggleCornerPlay: "global:toggle-corner-play",
     quickAdd: "global:quick-add",
     toggleAIChat: "global:toggle-ai-chat",
+    toggleAIChatPinned: "global:toggle-ai-chat-pinned",
   },
   layout: {
     toggleSubscriptionColumn: "layout:toggle-subscription-column",
diff --git a/apps/desktop/layer/renderer/src/modules/command/hooks/use-command-binding.ts b/apps/desktop/layer/renderer/src/modules/command/hooks/use-command-binding.ts
index f26dfc4150..7863674a28 100644
--- a/apps/desktop/layer/renderer/src/modules/command/hooks/use-command-binding.ts
+++ b/apps/desktop/layer/renderer/src/modules/command/hooks/use-command-binding.ts
@@ -201,10 +201,9 @@ export const useIsShortcutConflict = (
   }, [shortcut, excludeCommandId, overrideCommandShortcuts])
 }
 
-export const useCommandBinding = <T extends BindingCommandId>({
+export const useCommandBinding = <T extends keyof typeof defaultCommandShortcuts>({
   commandId,
   when = true,
-  args,
 }: Omit<RegisterHotkeyOptions<T>, "shortcut">) => {
   const commandShortcut = useCommandShortcut(commandId)
 
@@ -212,6 +211,5 @@ export const useCommandBinding = <T extends BindingCommandId>({
     shortcut: commandShortcut,
     commandId,
     when,
-    args,
   })
 }
diff --git a/apps/desktop/layer/renderer/src/modules/settings/tabs/appearance.tsx b/apps/desktop/layer/renderer/src/modules/settings/tabs/appearance.tsx
index f436e00328..f9223be055 100644
--- a/apps/desktop/layer/renderer/src/modules/settings/tabs/appearance.tsx
+++ b/apps/desktop/layer/renderer/src/modules/settings/tabs/appearance.tsx
@@ -75,6 +75,10 @@ export const SettingAppearance = () => {
             label: t("appearance.unread_count.sidebar.title"),
             description: t("appearance.unread_count.sidebar.description"),
           }),
+          defineItem("showSearchButton", {
+            label: t("appearance.show_search_button.label"),
+            description: t("appearance.show_search_button.description"),
+          }),
           defineItem("hideExtraBadge", {
             label: t("appearance.hide_extra_badge.label"),
             description: t("appearance.hide_extra_badge.description"),
diff --git a/apps/desktop/layer/renderer/src/modules/subscription-column/SubscriptionColumnHeader.tsx b/apps/desktop/layer/renderer/src/modules/subscription-column/SubscriptionColumnHeader.tsx
index f29d0f2d32..def5415976 100644
--- a/apps/desktop/layer/renderer/src/modules/subscription-column/SubscriptionColumnHeader.tsx
+++ b/apps/desktop/layer/renderer/src/modules/subscription-column/SubscriptionColumnHeader.tsx
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ import { Link } from "react-router"
 import { toast } from "sonner"
 
 import { setAppSearchOpen } from "~/atoms/app"
-import { useIsZenMode, useSetZenMode } from "~/atoms/settings/ui"
+import { useIsZenMode, useSetZenMode, useUISettingKey } from "~/atoms/settings/ui"
 import { setTimelineColumnShow, useTimelineColumnShow } from "~/atoms/sidebar"
 import {
   DropdownMenu,
@@ -165,5 +165,16 @@ const SearchTrigger = () => {
     { preventDefault: true },
   )
 
-  return null
+  const t = useI18n()
+  const showSearchButton = useUISettingKey("showSearchButton")
+
+  return showSearchButton ? (
+    <ActionButton
+      shortcut="$mod+K"
+      tooltip={t("words.search")}
+      onClick={() => setAppSearchOpen(true)}
+    >
+      <i className="i-mgc-search-3-cute-re text-text-secondary size-5" />
+    </ActionButton>
+  ) : null
 }
diff --git a/locales/settings/en.json b/locales/settings/en.json
index aca78d263b..3040090005 100644
--- a/locales/settings/en.json
+++ b/locales/settings/en.json
@@ -158,6 +158,8 @@
   "appearance.reduce_motion.description": "Reducing the Motion of Elements to Improve Performance and Reduce Energy Consumption",
   "appearance.reduce_motion.label": "Reduce Motion",
   "appearance.save": "Save",
+  "appearance.show_search_button.description": "Whether to display the search button on the homepage",
+  "appearance.show_search_button.label": "Show Search Button",
   "appearance.sidebar": "Sidebar",
   "appearance.sidebar_title": "Appearance",
   "appearance.subscription_list.title": "Subscription List",
diff --git a/locales/settings/ja.json b/locales/settings/ja.json
index ddf775eb32..956c2d66b2 100644
--- a/locales/settings/ja.json
+++ b/locales/settings/ja.json
@@ -158,6 +158,8 @@
   "appearance.reduce_motion.description": "要素の動きを減らして、パフォーマンスを向上させ、エネルギー消費を抑えます",
   "appearance.reduce_motion.label": "動きを減らす",
   "appearance.save": "保存",
+  "appearance.show_search_button.description": "ホームページに検索ボタンを表示するかどうか",
+  "appearance.show_search_button.label": "検索ボタンを表示",
   "appearance.sidebar": "サイドバー",
   "appearance.sidebar_title": "外観",
   "appearance.subscription_list.title": "購読リスト",
diff --git a/locales/settings/zh-CN.json b/locales/settings/zh-CN.json
index 85bf108407..2a5170b88a 100644
--- a/locales/settings/zh-CN.json
+++ b/locales/settings/zh-CN.json
@@ -158,6 +158,8 @@
   "appearance.reduce_motion.description": "减弱动态效果以提高整体性能并减少电量消耗。",
   "appearance.reduce_motion.label": "减弱动态效果",
   "appearance.save": "保存",
+  "appearance.show_search_button.description": "是否在主页显示搜索按钮",
+  "appearance.show_search_button.label": "显示搜索按钮",
   "appearance.sidebar": "侧边栏",
   "appearance.sidebar_title": "外观",
   "appearance.subscription_list.title": "订阅列表",
diff --git a/locales/settings/zh-TW.json b/locales/settings/zh-TW.json
index f4d684e659..fe471113b4 100644
--- a/locales/settings/zh-TW.json
+++ b/locales/settings/zh-TW.json
@@ -145,6 +145,8 @@
   "appearance.reduce_motion.description": "減少元素的動畫效果以提升效能並降低功耗。",
   "appearance.reduce_motion.label": "減少動畫",
   "appearance.save": "儲存",
+  "appearance.show_search_button.description": "是否在主頁顯示搜尋按鈕",
+  "appearance.show_search_button.label": "顯示搜尋按鈕",
   "appearance.sidebar": "側邊欄",
   "appearance.sidebar_title": "外觀",
   "appearance.subscription_list.title": "訂閱列表",
diff --git a/packages/internal/shared/src/settings/defaults.ts b/packages/internal/shared/src/settings/defaults.ts
index 6c6bcf73b8..4239dd67bf 100644
--- a/packages/internal/shared/src/settings/defaults.ts
+++ b/packages/internal/shared/src/settings/defaults.ts
@@ -45,6 +45,7 @@ export const defaultGeneralSettings: GeneralSettings = {
 
 export const defaultUISettings: UISettings = {
   accentColor: "orange",
+  showSearchButton: true,
 
   // Sidebar
   entryColWidth: 356,
diff --git a/packages/internal/shared/src/settings/interface.ts b/packages/internal/shared/src/settings/interface.ts
index e659d38630..7ed9c6b594 100644
--- a/packages/internal/shared/src/settings/interface.ts
+++ b/packages/internal/shared/src/settings/interface.ts
@@ -71,6 +71,7 @@ export interface UISettings {
   guessCodeLanguage: boolean
   hideRecentReader: boolean
   customCSS: string
+  showSearchButton: boolean
 
   // view
   pictureViewMasonry: boolean