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feat: implement inbox sidebar for enhanced user notifications

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- Introduced a new InboxSidebar component to manage and display inbox items.
- Integrated real-time syncing of inbox items using Electric SQL for instant updates.
- Added functionality to mark items as read, archive/unarchive, and filter inbox content.
- Updated existing components to accommodate the new inbox feature, including layout adjustments and state management.
- Enhanced user experience with improved navigation and interaction for inbox items.
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# Electric SQL
[Electric SQL](https://electric-sql.com/) enables real-time data synchronization in SurfSense, providing instant updates for notifications, document indexing status, and connector sync progress without manual refresh. The frontend uses [PGlite](https://pglite.dev/) (a lightweight PostgreSQL in the browser) to maintain a local database that syncs with the backend via Electric SQL.
[Electric SQL](https://electric-sql.com/) enables real-time data synchronization in SurfSense, providing instant updates for inbox items, document indexing status, and connector sync progress without manual refresh. The frontend uses [PGlite](https://pglite.dev/) (a lightweight PostgreSQL in the browser) to maintain a local database that syncs with the backend via Electric SQL.
## What Does Electric SQL Do?
When you index documents or receive notifications, Electric SQL pushes updates to your browser in real-time. The data flows like this:
When you index documents or receive inbox updates, Electric SQL pushes updates to your browser in real-time. The data flows like this:
1. Backend writes data to PostgreSQL
2. Electric SQL detects changes and streams them to the frontend
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This means:
- **Notifications appear instantly** - No need to refresh the page
- **Inbox updates appear instantly** - No need to refresh the page
- **Document indexing progress updates live** - Watch your documents get processed
- **Connector status syncs automatically** - See when connectors finish syncing
- **Offline support** - PGlite caches data locally, so previously loaded data remains accessible