Invisible text input field when creating new instance (macOS)
Author: cgabardCreated Mar 25, 2026Updated Mar 25, 2026
Bug
When creating a new instance, the "Please enter a name for the instance." prompt appears but the text input field is completely invisible. Cannot type or see any input.
Reproduction
- Run
cs - Press
nto create a new instance - The prompt text shows but no input field is visible
Attempted fixes (none worked)
TERM=xterm-256color cs/TERM=xterm csLANG=en_US.UTF-8 cs- Resizing terminal window
- Reset Ghostty config (default font)
brew upgrade claude-squad(already on latest)
Environment
- claude-squad: 1.0.17 (Homebrew)
- macOS: 26.3.1 (Build 25D2128, Apple Silicon)
- tmux: 3.6a
- Terminals tested (all reproduce):
- Ghostty 1.3.1
- iTerm2
- macOS Terminal.app
- Shell: fish (via /opt/homebrew/bin/fish)
Logs
No other errors in /var/folders/.../T/claudesquad.log.
Source: smtg-ai/claude-squad