claude-code - 💡(How to fix) Fix [BUG] desktop app crashing upon opening code [2 comments, 3 participants]

Error Messages/Logs

Exact error message (if any): none (it just closes)

TL;DR

The Desktop app crash on macOS may be related to a regression in version 1.3109.0, and checking for updates or downgrading to a previous working version could be a potential fix.

Guidance

• Verify that the issue is not specific to the Sonnet model by trying a different model, if available.
• Check the Console.app logs again, focusing on system logs around the time of the crash, as the issue might not be directly related to the Claude Code logs.
• Consider reinstalling the Desktop app or checking for any corrupted files in the /usr/local/bin/claude directory.
• Since the CLI version works, compare the versions and dependencies between the Desktop app and CLI to identify any discrepancies.

Example

No specific code snippet can be provided due to the lack of technical details about the crash.

Notes

The exact cause of the crash is unknown due to the absence of error messages or relevant logs. The fact that the CLI works suggests the issue might be specific to the Desktop app.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Given the regression nature of the issue and the lack of a clear error message, trying a previous version of the Desktop app that is known to work, if available, could be a viable temporary solution.