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Dec 24, 2025 12:08 AM UTC
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STM cube programmer does not open (mac os)

I downloaded and installed stm cube programmer, but every time I try to open it, I immediately get an error message saying that it quit unexpectedly. Currently running mac high sierra 10.13.6. How can I fix this problem?

Aziz BRIGUI
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ST Technical Moderator
Dec 24, 2025 1:45 PM UTC

Hello @nowhyok,

After STM32CubeProgrammer v2.16, we migrated to QT6.

This transition introduces a compatibility break with OS before MacOS 12 (Monterey) => To run STM32CubeProgrammer on MacOS 10.13, you can use v2.15 or lower. 

I recommend updating your MacOS to have access to all the new SoCs and features supported in STM32CubeProgrammer v2.21.

Aziz

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Aziz BRIGUI
Aziz BRIGUIBest answer
ST Technical Moderator
Dec 24, 2025 1:45 PM UTC

Hello @nowhyok,

After STM32CubeProgrammer v2.16, we migrated to QT6.

This transition introduces a compatibility break with OS before MacOS 12 (Monterey) => To run STM32CubeProgrammer on MacOS 10.13, you can use v2.15 or lower. 

I recommend updating your MacOS to have access to all the new SoCs and features supported in STM32CubeProgrammer v2.21.

Aziz

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nowhyokAuthor
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Jan 1, 2026 5:43 PM UTC

Thank you! I will try that :)

Aziz BRIGUI
ST Technical Moderator
Jan 13, 2026 3:32 PM UTC

Did the suggestion resolve the issue ?

Aziz

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nowhyokAuthor
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Aug 24, 2026 11:23 PM UTC

Apologies for the late reply! I had to set that project down temporarily. Yes, thank you, now it works :-)

Aziz BRIGUI
ST Technical Moderator
Sep 2, 2026 10:18 AM UTC

Glad to hear it !

Cheers,

Aziz

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