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Can not use Browser Use on Windows + wsl due to lack of REPL js tool #19368

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@sabruss

What version of the Codex App are you using (From “About Codex” dialog)?

26.422.21637

What subscription do you have?

Plus

What platform is your computer?

Microsoft Windows NT 10.0.26200.0 x64 / Linux 6.6.87.2-microsoft-standard-WSL2 x86_64 x86_64

What issue are you seeing?

On a brand new installed codex app, when trying to use the plugin "Browser use" it fail instantly cause the mcp__node_repl__js / node_repl js / js are missing

What steps can reproduce the bug?

i just clean installed the codex app (no previous .codex folder available)
then configure it to use WSL,

What is the expected behavior?

codex is able to open browser / read browser without extra configuration needed

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    appIssues related to the Codex desktop app
    on Apr 24, 2026
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    bugSomething isn't working
    windows-osIssues related to Codex on Windows systems
    skillsIssues related to skills
    on Apr 24, 2026
  3. github-actions commented on Apr 24, 2026

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    Potential duplicates detected. Please review them and close your issue if it is a duplicate.

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