Hey Tony, sorry to hear this frustrating issue is derailing your debugging workflow—automatic logouts mid-session are incredibly disruptive! Let’s dive into targeted troubleshooting steps beyond what you’ve already tried:

1. Verify System Permissions for WebStorm #

Since the issue triggers during debugging + code interactions, WebStorm might be missing critical system permissions that cause a crash leading to logout:

• Open System Preferences > Security & Privacy > Privacy > Accessibility
• Ensure WebStorm is listed here and the checkbox is enabled (this lets the IDE interact with system UI elements during debugging)
• Also check the Full Disk Access tab and add WebStorm if it’s not present—debugging often involves reading/writing project files deeply, and missing this permission can cause unexpected system-level conflicts

2. Perform a Clean WebStorm Reset (Beyond Reinstallation) #

A standard reinstall might leave behind corrupted configuration files that persist the issue. Let’s fully wipe WebStorm’s state:

1. Close WebStorm completely
2. Delete these hidden directories (use Finder’s Go > Go to Folder to access them):
   • ~/Library/Application Support/JetBrains/WebStorm[YourVersion]
   • ~/Library/Caches/JetBrains/WebStorm[YourVersion]
   • ~/Library/Logs/JetBrains/WebStorm[YourVersion]
   • ~/Library/Preferences/com.jetbrains.WebStorm.plist
3. Reopen WebStorm and choose Do not import settings to start with a fresh configuration
4. Test your debugging workflow + double-clicking code to see if the logout issue persists

3. Isolate the Root Cause: System vs. WebStorm #

Let’s narrow down whether the problem is tied to WebStorm or your macOS system:

• Test another IDE: Try replicating the exact workflow (debug a project + double-click code) in VS Code or another IDE. If the logout happens here too, the issue is likely system-level (skip to step 4)
• Adjust WebStorm Debugger Settings: If only WebStorm is affected, try switching debugger protocols (e.g., for front-end projects, switch from the default debugger to Chrome DevTools Protocol) or reduce the number of active breakpoints—excessive breakpoint triggers can sometimes cause resource spikes that confuse the system

4. System-Level Troubleshooting #

If the issue persists across IDEs, focus on macOS stability settings:

• Update macOS: Ensure you’re running the latest stable version of macOS—Apple frequently patches low-level stability bugs that can cause unexpected logouts
• Disable Automatic Logout: Check if your system is set to log out inactive users:
  1. Open System Preferences > Users & Groups > Login Options
  2. Enable "Show fast user switching menu as" (any option works)
  3. Click the user icon in the menu bar > Login Options
  4. Set "Automatic logout" to Never
• Monitor Resource Usage: Open Activity Monitor during debugging and watch for:
  • Unusually high CPU/GPU usage (spikes might trigger system protection)
  • Memory pressure (even with 24GB, misbehaving processes could exhaust resources)
• Check System Logs: Open the Console app, filter for "logout" in the search bar, and look for error messages or crash reports that occur right before the logout—this can reveal which process is triggering the issue

If none of these steps resolve the problem, collecting detailed logs (WebStorm’s debug logs + macOS system logs) will help pinpoint the exact cause.

内容的提问来源于stack exchange，提问作者tony