---
created: 2026-04-19T00:00:00.000Z
title: Use CategoryPicker in new thread creation flow (AddToThreadModal)
area: ui
files:
  - src/client/components/AddToThreadModal.tsx
---

## Problem

When creating a new thread from the catalog search overlay (AddToThreadModal "New Thread" mode), the category field uses a plain `<select>` instead of the standard `CategoryPicker` component. This is inconsistent with other flows in the app (e.g., ManualEntryForm, CreateThreadModal) that use CategoryPicker with icons, search, and inline create.

## Desired Behavior

Replace the plain category `<select>` in AddToThreadModal's create-thread mode with `CategoryPicker` to match the standard pattern.