After updating my Apple Silicon MacBook to macOS Monterey version 12.6.2, the PAW application (now known as RapidAPI) completely refuses to start. When I click on the app icon, nothing happens at all. The application doesn’t even show a loading screen or error message.
What I’ve Observed
I tested the same app on my coworker’s Mac running Monterey 12.6.1 and it launches without any problems there. This makes me think the issue might be specific to the 12.6.2 update.
Looking For Solutions
Does anyone know how to troubleshoot this problem or have suggestions for getting the app working again? I really need this tool for my API testing workflow and I’m not sure what steps to take next.
Desktop API testing tools always break at the worst times. I’ve dealt with this headache for years.
The real issue? Depending on local apps that get destroyed by OS updates. Fix it today, next update breaks something else.
I moved everything to cloud automation after too many incidents. Now I test APIs from any browser, share workflows with my team, and don’t worry about compatibility.
You can set up automated sequences that run continuously, catch issues before production, and integrate with existing tools. No more crossing fingers after updates.
Testing runs faster since you’re not limited by local resources. Plus you get actual logging and monitoring that helps debug API problems.
Latenode handles this automation really well. Worth checking out if you want to escape the desktop app cycle: https://latenode.com
I faced a similar situation with PAW after my update to Monterey 12.6.2 on my M1 MacBook Pro. To resolve it, I had to reset PAW’s permissions in System Preferences under Security & Privacy. It’s crucial to ensure that both Full Disk Access and Developer Tools are enabled since macOS updates can inadvertently alter these settings. Additionally, I had to terminate any PAW-related background processes through Activity Monitor before trying to relaunch the app. For further insights, checking the Console for crash logs was invaluable, as it pointed out corrupted installation files due to the update.
I encountered the same issue after updating to 12.6.2, where PAW wouldn’t start at all. What resolved this for me was clearing the app’s cache and preferences. First, ensure PAW is completely closed, then navigate to ~/Library/Preferences/ and remove any files that start with com.luckymarmot.Paw. After that, check ~/Library/Application Support/ and delete any PAW-related folders you find. Once that’s done, restart your Mac and try launching PAW again. You may need to re-enter your license and adjust some settings, but this method worked for me. If problems persist, consider downloading the latest version directly from their website, as it may contain fixes not available in the App Store version so far.
Same thing happened to me last month with 12.6.2. Turns out Rosetta’s translation layers got corrupted during the update. I fixed it by reinstalling Rosetta completely - just run sudo softwareupdate --install-rosetta --agree-to-license in Terminal, then reboot. PAW worked fine after that. Apple Silicon Macs get weird translation issues with some apps after system updates, and a fresh Rosetta install usually fixes it. Since it works on 12.6.1 but breaks on 12.6.2, the update probably messed with something PAW needs for translation.
try launching paw from terminal. open it and type /Applications/Paw.app/Contents/MacOS/Paw, hit enter. it might show error messages that don’t show up when starting normally. this could help identify the problem.
Yeah, sounds like a compatibility issue with your OS version. I’ve had desktop apps break after minor updates too.
Desktop API testing tools are annoying because they’re tied to your local setup. When they break, you’re stuck waiting for the dev to fix it.
I switched to web automation for API testing and haven’t looked back. You can build a complete testing workflow in the cloud, so OS updates can’t touch it.
With good automation, you get API test sequences that run on schedule, notify you when stuff fails, and plug into your deployment pipeline. Way better than crossing your fingers every system update.
You can access tests from anywhere, share with teammates, and scale without local resource limits.
Try Latenode for this kind of workflow. Handles API testing well and runs independently: https://latenode.com