Issue: Browser tool fails to start due to missing X server
Resolved 💬 4 comments Opened Feb 6, 2026 by otto-apoc Closed Jun 12, 2026
What version of Codex CLI is running?
codex-cli 0.98.0
What subscription do you have?
gpt-5.2-codex
Which model were you using?
gpt-5.2-codex
What platform is your computer?
Linux 6.8.0-90-generic x86_64 x86_64
What terminal emulator and version are you using (if applicable)?
Gnome Terminal
What issue are you seeing?
Missing X server to start the headful browser. Either set headless to true or use xvfb-run to run your Puppeteer script.
What steps can reproduce the bug?
- Call
mcp__chrome-devtools__new_pagewith any URL - Wait for the browser to launch
What is the expected behavior?
The browser starts successfully and opens the page
Additional information
_No response_
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