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.

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Reproduction

  1. Run cs
  2. Press n to create a new instance
  3. The prompt text shows but no input field is visible

Attempted fixes (none worked)

  • TERM=xterm-256color cs / TERM=xterm cs
  • LANG=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.