Enabling TextureGraph plugin has no effect

platform: macOS 14.5, M1 MacBook Pro
unreal engine version: 5.4.2

steps to reproduce:

  • create a new blank project
  • open plugins window
  • enable “TextureGraph” plugin
  • restart the editor when prompted
  • open plugins window again, confirm the plugin is marked as enabled
  • open content drawer, click add, search for “graph”

expected result:

  • “Texture Graph” shows up

actual result:

  • nothing shows up, it’s like the plugin was never enabled

additional info:
searching for “TextureGraph” in Output Log yields

LogPluginManager: Mounting Engine plugin TextureGraph