My tool said "clicked." Safari never saw it. macOS 26 quietly broke a system API.
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A developer's open-source tool that simulates mouse clicks on macOS via Safari has stopped working after an update to macOS 26, breaking a system API without any public announcement. This issue impacts websites using anti-bot checks and OAuth consent screens that rely on real mouse clicks to validate user interactions. The change raises questions about Apple's transparency regarding updates to system APIs and the potential broader implications for developers who use similar tools for testing or automation.
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