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Open Recent list shows blank entries which generate 'The document “(null)” could not be opened.' error dialogs when selected
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Description
On macOS Sonoma 14.3 MacDown 0.7.1/0.7.3 appears to be unable to store entries in the recent file list in File → Open Recent. The entries are blank and, when selected, generate an error dialog:
I see this behaviour on two separate Macs both running macOS Sonoma 14.3.
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Research direction
Start by reproducing the blank File > Open Recent entries on macOS Sonoma 14.3 with MacDown 0.7.1 or 0.7.3, then trace the recent-file handling from that menu. Done means recent entries show valid filenames and selecting one opens the document without the “(null)” error dialog.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- macos, objective-c
- Domain
- desktop
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 28/100