MacDownApp / MacDownApp/macdown

File > Open Recent not showing any recents

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Description

Unsure if there is anything that can be done or if I've missed a setting but seems like a bug.
Have been creating files for some time and the "Open Recent" always shows nothing.

**MacDown:** Version 0.7.3 (1008.4)
**OS:** macOS 11.6 (20G165)

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the issue through File > Open Recent using MacDown 0.7.3 on macOS 11.6, then trace the code handling recent files. Done means files created or opened in MacDown appear in the Open Recent menu.

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Assessment

Tech stack
macos, objective-c
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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