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Unclear updater error message every time MacVim starts
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Description
Steps to reproduce
- Install MacVim via Macports:
sudo port install macvim
- Start MacVim
Expected behaviour
No error dialog should be displayed or an explanation of the underlying problem and the steps to solve it should be given.
Version of MacVim
MacVim r183 (Vim (null))
MacVim installation method
MacPorts
Environment
Tahoe 26.5.1
Macbook Pro M3 Max
No terminal - opened via double click in e.g. a .txt file or directly on the application
Logs and stack traces
I could not find anything relating to MacVim in /var/log/* - what is this console log the error message refers to?
Vim and MacVim configuration where issue is reproducable
$ cat .vimrc
set guifont=Hack:h14
set linespace=2
How was MacVim launched?
- by launching MacVim.app in macOS (by using the Dock, Spotlight, or the
opencommand) - by running mvim/gvim in the terminal
Issue has been tested with clean configuration
- by running
mvim --clean(orgvim, supplied by MacVim distribution). You can also use the File → "New Clean Window" menu item within MacVim. - by running
vim --clean(in terminal, supplied by MacVim distribution) - by running
vim --clean(in terminal, other suppliers, e.g. /usr/bin/vim)
Contributor guide
First steps
- Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
- Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
Start by reproducing the updater dialog when launching MacVim.app installed through MacPorts, using the clean configuration noted in the issue. Consult the console log referenced by the dialog and trace the startup updater path; done means the dialog is removed or clearly explains the cause and resolution.
Written by the indexing model from the issue text.
Assessment
- Tech stack
- macos, vim
- Domain
- desktop
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Quiet
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 45/100