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High CPU usage and severe input lag in desktop app (Electron client) #1670

@Private-Storm

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@Private-Storm

Description:
The desktop app shows severe performance issues during basic text input.

Observations:

  • Idle CPU usage ~15–25%
  • CPU spikes to 100%+ while typing
  • Visible input lag (characters render with delay)
  • Issue occurs consistently in chat input field

Environment:

  • macOS (13.7.8)
  • App version: 1.1.0 (20230803.134154)
  • No similar issues in other Electron-based apps on same machine

Steps to reproduce:

  1. Open app
  2. Start typing in chat input
  3. Observe delayed rendering and high CPU usage

Expected:
Smooth real-time input rendering

Actual:
Laggy rendering + high CPU usage during typing

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