# Opening the PixieBrix Sidebar

Some mods are accessible via the PixieBrix Sidebar. Specifically any mods that use the [sidebar-panel](https://docs.pixiebrix.com/developing-mods/developer-concepts/types-of-mods/sidebar-panel "mention") as a starter brick. 

To access the PixieBrix sidebar, click the PixieBrix icon in the Chrome Extension bar. 

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Don't see the PixieBrix icon? You can click the Puzzle icon and PixieBrix will show up below.

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Learn more about [pinning-the-chrome-extension](https://docs.pixiebrix.com/how-to/pinning-the-chrome-extension "mention") so you can always access that icon.