feat(macos): warn when Screen Recording permission denied #250
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Adds a warning log when Window::all() is called without Screen Recording permission. When permission is denied, CGWindowListCopyWindowInfo returns limited data (missing window names, sharing state = 0). This warning helps users diagnose the problem. Signed-off-by: Adrian Cole <[email protected]>
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Adds a warning log when
Window::all()is called without Screen Recording permission on macOS.When permission is denied,
CGWindowListCopyWindowInforeturns limited data (missing window names, sharing state = 0). Users often don't realize this is a permission issue. The warning helps them diagnose the problem.