claude-code - 💡(How to fix) Fix [BUG] Cowork browser automation tools stopped working [1 comments, 2 participants]

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Error Messages/Logs

  1. Clicking "Intentar nuevamente" or starting a new chat produces the same error

Code Example

Claude Code process exited with code 1
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  • This is a single bug report (please file separate reports for different bugs)
  • I am using the latest version of Claude Code

What's Wrong?

Cowork browser automation tools stopped working after updating to version 1.3036.0.0. Claude in Chrome tools (navigate, read_page, click, form_input) no longer work during Cowork sessions. Tasks that were working before the update now fail mid-execution with "Claude Code process exited with code 1".

What Should Happen?

Cowork should complete browser automation tasks using Claude in Chrome tools as it did before the update.

Error Messages/Logs

Claude Code process exited with code 1

Steps to Reproduce

  1. Open Claude Desktop on Windows 11 Home
  2. Open Cowork tab
  3. Give any task that requires browser automation (e.g. navigate to a URL and interact with a web app)
  4. Claude starts the task but fails mid-execution with "Claude Code process exited with code 1"
  5. Clicking "Intentar nuevamente" or starting a new chat produces the same error

Claude Model

None

Is this a regression?

Yes, this worked in a previous version

Last Working Version

Unknown - broke after auto-update to 1.3036.0.0

Claude Code Version

Claude Desktop 1.3036.0.0 (not Claude Code CLI)

Platform

Anthropic API

Operating System

macOS

Terminal/Shell

Terminal.app (macOS)

Additional Information

OS: Windows 11 Home Single Language Claude Desktop version: 1.3036.0.0 (auto-updated today) Browser automation tasks were working correctly before this update. Claude in Chrome extension is installed and connected. Related to my previous bug report about Cowork startup on Windows Home.

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TL;DR

The issue can be potentially resolved by reverting to a previous version of Claude Desktop or waiting for a patch for version 1.3036.0.0, as the error suggests a regression introduced in the latest update.

Guidance

  • Verify that the Claude in Chrome extension is up-to-date and properly connected, as this is a crucial component for browser automation tasks.
  • Check for any updates or announcements from the developers regarding the issue, as it's possible that a fix is already in the works.
  • Consider reaching out to the support team or community forums for temporary workarounds or more detailed troubleshooting steps, given the specific nature of the error message "Claude Code process exited with code 1".
  • Review the system and application logs for any additional error messages that might provide more insight into the cause of the failure.

Example

No specific code snippet can be provided without more details on the implementation, but ensuring that all dependencies and extensions are correctly configured and updated is a good starting point.

Notes

The fact that this is identified as a regression and was working in a previous version suggests that the issue is likely related to changes introduced in version 1.3036.0.0 of Claude Desktop. However, without more specific technical details about the update or the exact nature of the tasks being automated, providing a precise fix is challenging.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Given the regression nature of the issue and the lack of a clear fix, applying a workaround such as reverting to a previous version of Claude Desktop (if possible) or awaiting a patch for the current version seems to be the most viable option. This is because the error is directly tied to the update of Claude Desktop to version 1.3036.0.0.

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