On macOS Tahoe 26.2, opencode always launches into a black screen (no UI rendered) #8426

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opened 2026-02-16 18:09:56 -05:00 by yindo · 1 comment
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Originally created by @corelchen on GitHub (Feb 3, 2026).

Originally assigned to: @kommander on GitHub.

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On macOS Tahoe 26.2, opencode always launches into a black screen (no UI rendered) in both Terminal.app and iTerm2.
The process stays alive with no panic or output.

All terminal-related workarounds fail (TERM, size, reset).
opencode --log-level debug runs and exits normally, and --help / --version work, indicating the issue is isolated to TUI initialization / event loop.

There appears to be no functional headless mode in the current release.

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Originally created by @corelchen on GitHub (Feb 3, 2026). Originally assigned to: @kommander on GitHub. ### Description On macOS Tahoe 26.2, opencode always launches into a black screen (no UI rendered) in both Terminal.app and iTerm2. The process stays alive with no panic or output. All terminal-related workarounds fail (TERM, size, reset). opencode --log-level debug runs and exits normally, and --help / --version work, indicating the issue is isolated to TUI initialization / event loop. There appears to be no functional headless mode in the current release. ### Plugins _No response_ ### OpenCode version _No response_ ### Steps to reproduce _No response_ ### Screenshot and/or share link _No response_ ### Operating System _No response_ ### Terminal _No response_
yindo added the opentuibug labels 2026-02-16 18:09:56 -05:00
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@github-actions[bot] commented on GitHub (Feb 3, 2026):

This issue might be a duplicate of existing issues. Please check:

  • #10221: Black screen on just installed opencode - Similar TUI rendering issue affecting multiple users
  • #8445: [BUG] Black screen of death - Related black screen display problem
  • #11016: opentui: Terminal fails to launch on macOS - macOS-specific opentui initialization failure
  • #8135: MacBook Pro 2020 Intel 12 Monterey Open Black Screen - macOS black screen issue on similar hardware

Feel free to ignore if none of these address your specific case.

@github-actions[bot] commented on GitHub (Feb 3, 2026): This issue might be a duplicate of existing issues. Please check: - #10221: Black screen on just installed opencode - Similar TUI rendering issue affecting multiple users - #8445: [BUG] Black screen of death - Related black screen display problem - #11016: opentui: Terminal fails to launch on macOS - macOS-specific opentui initialization failure - #8135: MacBook Pro 2020 Intel 12 Monterey Open Black Screen - macOS black screen issue on similar hardware Feel free to ignore if none of these address your specific case.
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Reference: anomalyco/opencode#8426