[Bug]: Can't open project
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Description
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- I searched existing issues and did not find a duplicate.
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Area
apps/desktop
Steps to reproduce
open a project
Expected behavior
can't open a project. see screen recording. couldnt upload to github with "Failed to upload file. Please try again." so here's youtube: https://youtu.be/FtRUQKx73WU
Actual behavior
can use the app by opening a project
Impact
Blocks work completely
Version or commit
0.0.33-nightly.20260810.1055 (3d74474f6cf8)
Environment
macos 26.6 (25G72)
Logs or stack traces
2nd attempt gives
Orchestration command invariant failed (project.create): Active project '774fd081-dd3e-422b-8228-cfcd968926c3' already exists for workspace root '/Users/user/Documents/proj/pacey/expo'.
Screenshots, recordings, or supporting files
No response
Workaround
none
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 in apps/desktop by reproducing the project-open flow with the reported version and macOS environment, then use the logged project.create invariant failure as the first investigation point. Done means a project can be opened without the “Active project already exists” error; no specific source file or test is named in the issue.
Written by the indexing model from the issue text.
Assessment
- Tech stack
- typescript
- Domain
- desktop
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Quiet
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 45/100