hovancik/stretchly

[Bug]: macOS - autostart when loggin in doesn't work

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#1615 opened on Jun 27, 2025

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Description

Version

  • I'm using version 1.17.2

Known issues

  • I've checked Known issues

Existing issues

  • I've checked Existing issues

Advanced Preferences

  • I've checked Advanced Preferences

What operating system are you using?

macOS

Operating System Version

Sequoia 15.5

Reproduction steps

1.Install by flathub successfully. 2.Start the application from start menu 3.Open preference and check the box "Start Stretchly automatically when logging in" 4.Reboot 5.Stretchly doesn't start automatically, and open the preference dialog , the box "Start Stretchly automatically when logging in" became "unchecked". I have confirmed that this is checked before reboot. 6.Check the config.json file, NO entry/item about auto start. 7.Check the log file. NO error found.

Reproduces how often: [What percentage of the time does it reproduce?] reproduce every time.

Expected Behavior

Auto start while logging in.

Actual Behavior

Doesn't auto start.

Relevant log output

Preferences

Additional information

No response

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Contributor guide

Tech stack
javascriptelectron
Domain
desktop
Issue type
bug
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
half day
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
fresh
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
mostly clear
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of ElectronmacOS startup mechanisms
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
35
Research direction
First, investigate how Stretchly currently implements autostart on macOS. Check the Electron auto launch API usage (likely in main.js or similar). Look at the config.json file to see if the autostart preference is being saved correctly. Then research macOS LaunchAgents and how Electron apps register for login items. Also review any recent changes to the autostart feature in the codebase. The issue mentions the checkbox resets after reboot, indicating the preference is not persisted or the autostart registration is failing silently.