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[Offline app] The “New Project” option appears after closing the developer tools

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Description

Describe the bug
The "New Project" function in the ribbon is not visible until the developer tools are closed. Not sure it's by design or not.

Steps to reproduce the behavior:
1.Download the Micro:bit offline app from: https://makecode.microbit.org/offline-app?version=v8.0.11
2.Right click offline app and click the "Toggle Developer Tools".
3.Close the developer tools and observe the offline app ribbon.

Actual behavior
The “New Project” option appears after closing the developer tools.

Expected behavior
The “New Project” option should not appear after closing the developer tools.

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Additional context
1.OS: Windows 11 24H2
2.Makecode.microbit.org version: 8.0.11
3.Microsoft MakeCode version: 12.0.9

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the issue in the Windows offline app: open Toggle Developer Tools, close them, and inspect the ribbon's New Project visibility. Trace the offline app and ribbon handling to identify why closing developer tools changes the option, then verify that New Project remains hidden after closing them.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
42/100

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