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"Waiting for macOS Accessibility" When Using an iPad with Sidecar #39

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@devuterian

Describe the bug
TabLift fails to function when an iPad is connected as a Sidecar display. The application shows a persistent "Waiting for macOS Accessibility" dialog, preventing any of its features from working. The suggested workaround in the dialog (locking the screen with Q then pressing Esc) does not resolve the issue, and the app remains unusable while Sidecar is active.

To Reproduce
Steps to reproduce the behavior:

  1. Connect an iPad to a MacBook Pro using Sidecar to use it as a second monitor.
  2. Launch TabLift or ensure it is running.
  3. Attempt to use TabLift to switch windows.
  4. The "Waiting for macOS Accessibility" dialog appears, and the app's functionality is blocked.

Expected behavior
TabLift should operate normally and allow window switching without interruption, even when a Sidecar display is connected and active. The "Waiting for macOS Accessibility" dialog should not appear or should be resolved automatically.

Screenshots
Here is the screenshot of the dialog that appears:
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Desktop (please complete the following information):

  • OS: macOS Sonoma 14.4.1
  • Hardware: MacBook Pro (M3 Max)
  • TabLift Version: v2.0

Additional context
The problem appears to be exclusively linked to the Sidecar feature. When the iPad is disconnected and Sidecar is turned off, TabLift resumes normal functionality.

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