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WritingTools 6.1 completely unresponsive on macOS 26.3.1 (no Console logs) #256

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@laurentpays

Hi
I've tried to install WritingTool app a few months ago. After a few days it stopped working. Since you have published a few updates, I've tried a clean install with your last version: 6.1 . Unfortunately nothing happens when I launch the app (except I can see it is working in the activity monitor):

Description:

Environment:

  • macOS: 26.3.1
  • WritingTools: 6.1 (latest Mac release)
  • Chip: M4
  • Language: French

Symptoms:

  • ✅ Process runs in Activity Monitor ("WritingTools")
  • ✅ Listed & enabled in System Settings → Desktop & Dock → Menu Bar
  • ✅ Accessibility permissions granted (removed/re-added + Mac restart)
  • ✅ Multiple clean reinstalls (app deleted)
  • ❌ No menu bar icon visible anywhere
  • ❌ Ctrl+Space does nothing on selected text (tested in Notes/Pages) and I have no access to preferences in order to change this keyboard shortcut/hotkey.
  • ❌ ZERO Console.app logs for "WritingTools" or "JayTea" during tests

Question: Is mac v6.1 compatible with macOS 26.3.1? Any known menu bar issues with macOS 26?

Thanks in advance for your help .

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  1. vyn-nam-tran commented on Apr 19, 2026

    @vyn-nam-tran

    Hi @laurentpays,
    I tried forking a different version of this app.
    You can give it a try to see if it resolves your issue.
    https://github.com/gemkids275/WritingToolsV2

  2. theJayTea commented on Apr 19, 2026

    @theJayTea
    Owner

    the spirit of open-source! :)

  3. laurentpays commented on Jun 19, 2026

    @laurentpays
    Author

    Thanks for your help @vyn-nam-tran but when I go to the page "realease" as suggested to download the latest macOS version, it gives me a 404 error...

  4. vyn-nam-tran commented on Jun 21, 2026

    @vyn-nam-tran
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