[BUG] Desktop app black screen on Mac
Open 💬 2 comments Opened Jun 13, 2026 by Tanmingbye
Preflight Checklist
- [x] I have searched existing issues and this hasn't been reported yet
- [x] This is a single bug report (please file separate reports for different bugs)
- [x] I am using the latest version of Claude Code
What's Wrong?
When i open the desktop app on mac it shoes an empty screen like this, has been for the past few days
<img width="1194" height="788" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/0de53324-512d-4f03-9a33-20025ce454de" />
I've tried:
- Deleting and reinstalling
- Clearing cache
- Contacting support
What Should Happen?
Claude should open normally
Error Messages/Logs
Steps to Reproduce
- Open desktop app
Claude Model
None
Is this a regression?
Yes, this worked in a previous version
Last Working Version
_No response_
Claude Code Version
2.1.142 (Claude Code)
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
macOS
Terminal/Shell
Terminal.app (macOS)
Additional Information
_No response_
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