Troubleshooting: 'notificationstate' Addon Error on Linux in Mattermost Desktop App

Overview

When launching the Mattermost Desktop App on a Linux system, you may encounter the following error message in the application logs or terminal output:

[macos-notification-state] failed to load 'notificationstate' addon

This warning may raise concerns for users unfamiliar with its purpose. This article explains the cause of the error and provides guidance on how to address it.

Why Does This Error Occur?

The notificationstate module is specifically designed for macOS to integrate with its native notification system. On non-macOS platforms like Linux and Windows, this module is not required.

The error is simply a harmless indicator that the module was not loaded on Linux because it is unnecessary for non-macOS systems. This is expected behavior and does not indicate any underlying issue.

Impact on Functionality

Despite the error message, the Mattermost Desktop App will continue to function normally on Linux systems. This warning does not impact the app’s performance or capabilities and can be safely ignored.

Suggested Action

Since this error is specific to macOS and has no impact on Linux or Windows systems, no further action is required.