claude-code - 💡(How to fix) Fix [BUG] Failed to create bridge sockets after 5 attempts in Cowork VM [2 comments, 3 participants]

From ~/Library/Logs/Claude/cowork_vm_node.log:

[warn] [vm-stderr] Error: Failed to create bridge sockets after 5 attempts [info] [Process] Exited, code=1, signal=null, duration=~1700ms, oom=false [info] [Process] Cleaned up, remaining active=0

This error repeats on every attempt to start a task. The VM itself boots fine (network connects, SDK installs), but the Claude Code process crashes every time it tries to create bridge sockets.

TL;DR

The issue is likely related to the Claude Code process failing to create bridge sockets, and a potential workaround could be to investigate and adjust the socket creation mechanism or dependencies.

Guidance

• Investigate the cowork_vm_node.log file for any patterns or clues that might indicate why the bridge sockets cannot be created after 5 attempts.
• Check the system configuration and dependencies required for socket creation, such as permissions, firewall settings, or other network-related configurations.
• Consider testing the application on a different macOS version or environment to isolate if the issue is specific to version 15.7.4.
• Review the changes made in the Claude Code version 2.1.111 to see if there were any updates related to socket creation or network communication that could be causing the issue.

Example

No specific code snippet can be provided without more information on the implementation details of the Claude Code process and its socket creation mechanism.

Notes

The issue seems to be a regression, as it worked in a previous version, but the last working version is not specified. This information could be crucial in identifying the root cause.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Given the lack of information on the last working version and the specifics of the socket creation issue, applying a workaround such as adjusting system configurations or testing on a different environment might be the most feasible next step.