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workspace_application_observe_finished_launching: could not subscribe to activation policy changes error occurs randomly with 10% probability on macOS 15.4 #2595

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xand3r40r93 opened this issue Apr 5, 2025 · 1 comment

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@xand3r40r93
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I'm encountering an intermittent error in yabai running on macOS 15.4. With approximately 10% probability, the following error appears in the logs when launching any application:

workspace_application_observe_finished_launching: could not subscribe to activation policy changes for ...

This error occurs randomly but consistently across all applications.

Environment

  • OS version: macOS 15.4
  • yabai version: yabai-v7.1.13
  • Installation method: brew

Expected Behavior

No errors should occur when applications are launched.

Additional Information

  • The issue happens with all applications, not specific to any particular one
  • Error frequency is consistent at approximately 10% of application launches
  • This issue is critical as it prevents window management functionality - windows affected by this error cannot be managed by yabai
  • When this error occurs, the application windows remain completely unmanaged by yabai
@Bellavene
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Maybe related? #2598 (comment)

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