WritingTools 6.1 completely unresponsive on macOS 26.3.1 (no Console logs)

[laurentpays]

Hi
I've tried to install WritingTool app a few months ago. After a few days it stopped working. Since you have published a few updates, I've tried a clean install with your last version: 6.1 . Unfortunately nothing happens when I launch the app (except I can see it is working in the activity monitor):

Description:

Environment:

• macOS: 26.3.1
• WritingTools: 6.1 (latest Mac release)
• Chip: M4
• Language: French

Symptoms:

• ✅ Process runs in Activity Monitor ("WritingTools")
• ✅ Listed & enabled in System Settings → Desktop & Dock → Menu Bar
• ✅ Accessibility permissions granted (removed/re-added + Mac restart)
• ✅ Multiple clean reinstalls (app deleted)
• ❌ No menu bar icon visible anywhere
• ❌ Ctrl+Space does nothing on selected text (tested in Notes/Pages) and I have no access to preferences in order to change this keyboard shortcut/hotkey.
• ❌ ZERO Console.app logs for "WritingTools" or "JayTea" during tests

Question: Is mac v6.1 compatible with macOS 26.3.1? Any known menu bar issues with macOS 26?

Thanks in advance for your help .

[vyn-nam-tran]

Hi @laurentpays,
I tried forking a different version of this app.
You can give it a try to see if it resolves your issue.
https://github.com/gemkids275/WritingToolsV2

[theJayTea]

the spirit of open-source! :)

[laurentpays]

Thanks for your help @vyn-nam-tran but when I go to the page "realease" as suggested to download the latest macOS version, it gives me a 404 error...

[vyn-nam-tran]

@laurentpays
Sorry, can you check this page, it's still valid 🤔
https://github.com/gemkids275/WritingToolsV2/releases/tag/v1.0