Browser and Chrome plugins fail with `TypeError: Cannot redefine property: process` during import.
Browser and Chrome plugins fail with `TypeError: Cannot redefine property: process` during import.
Problem statement normalized from the linked evidence
CANDIDATE VIEW · NOT A PUBLISHED OPPORTUNITY
01
Qualification checklist
Gate decision: Aug 15, 2026
×
At least 3 independent users2 / 3
NOT MET
✓
At least 2 independent discussions2 / 2
MET
×
At least 1 supporting signal1 Workarounds
NOT MET
02
Observed signals
Users2
Discussions2
Mentions2
Active days1
Source coverageGitHub
TrendUNKNOWN
First seenJul 14, 2026
Last seenJul 14, 2026
Why the gate is holding
Fewer than 3 independent users
No supporting growth, persistence, intent, workaround, alternative, blocked-workflow, or cross-source signal
Competition research, commercial scoring, and Build Gap analysis do not run until this gate passes.
03
Source evidence
2 evidence records
github · HIGH · Jul 14, 2026
Codex Desktop 26.707.71524: Browser and Chrome plugins fail with "Cannot redefine property: process"
### What version of the Codex App are you using (From “About Codex” dialog)? 26.707.71524 (Build 5263) ### What subscription do you have? ChatGPT Pro ### What platform is your computer? Darwin 25.5.0 arm64 arm ### What issue are you seeing? After updating Codex Desktop from 26.707.62119 to 26.707.71524, both the bundled Browser plugin and the Chrome plugin fail during initialization, before browser or tab discovery. Full error (home directory redacted): ```text TypeError: Cannot redefine property: process at ~/.cod…
Codex Desktop 26.707.71524: Browser and Chrome plugins fail with `Cannot redefine property: process`
### What version of the Codex App are you using (From “About Codex” dialog)? 26.707.71524 (Build 5263) ### What subscription do you have? Unknown (signed-in ChatGPT account) ### What platform is your computer? Darwin 25.5.0 arm64 arm ### What issue are you seeing? Both bundled browser integrations fail before browser runtime setup: - In-app Browser plugin - Chrome plugin Importing either bundled `browser-client.mjs` immediately throws: `TypeError: Cannot redefine property: process` Affected paths: - `~/.codex/plugi…