JetBrainsfeature 96% Confidence Gate September 14, 2026

Toolbox App 3.8: Improves IDE Update Handling on macOS and Fixes Keyboard Navigation

Toolbox App 3.8 restores keyboard navigation functionality for project and tool lists. It also updates the macOS installation logic to allow manual IDE updates even when the system incorrectly flags the directory as protected.

Verified State Diff

Comparison Mode:

- Previous State

Keyboard navigation was non-functional in project/tool lists, and macOS IDE updates were blocked if the system incorrectly reported the installation directory as non-writable.

+ Verified New State

Keyboard navigation is restored, and the Toolbox App now permits manual IDE updates on macOS regardless of incorrect system-reported directory protection status.

Impact & Verification Analysis

WHO IS AFFECTED

JetBrains IDE users on macOS and power users relying on keyboard-only navigation.

WHY IT MATTERS

Ensures continuity of IDE maintenance workflows and improves accessibility for developers who rely on keyboard-driven interfaces.

Full Fact Overview

This update addresses two specific regressions: a UI interaction bug affecting keyboard-based navigation in the application interface and a file-system permission handling issue on macOS. The latter was caused by the Toolbox App misinterpreting macOS system reports regarding directory writability, which previously blocked users from performing manual IDE updates. By refining the logic for checking installation directory status, JetBrains ensures that IDE management remains functional despite restrictive OS-level reporting.

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