Desktop app — text input field completely unresponsive in all conversations

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?

On macOS, the Claude desktop app's message input box does not accept any text input — in existing conversations AND brand-new ones.

What Should Happen?

Other apps type fine (only Claude is affected). Persists after: clearing app cache, full uninstall + reinstall, wiping the app data folder for a fresh state, and multiple Mac reboots.

Error Messages/Logs

Steps to Reproduce

Menus/buttons still work; only the text field is dead.

Claude Model

None

Is this a regression?

Yes, this worked in a previous version

Last Working Version

_No response_

Claude Code Version

2.1.181

Platform

Anthropic API

Operating System

macOS

Terminal/Shell

Terminal.app (macOS)

Additional Information

_No response_