cs01 / cs01/gdbgui

Open browser only after gdbgui server is fully started

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Description

Hi,
I’ve noticed that when launching gdbgui, the browser opens immediately before the server has fully started and begun listening on the specified port. This causes a “Unable to connect” error in the browser on first load, which can confuse users.

A more robust approach would be to open the browser only after the server has successfully bound to the port and is ready to accept connections. This event-driven logic ensures the browser attempts to connect when the server is truly available, improving user experience and eliminating race conditions.

Currently, introducing a fixed wait/sleep before opening the browser is a workaround but not ideal, as startup times vary across systems.

Thanks for the great tool!

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No file or test is named in the issue. Trace the gdbgui server startup and browser-launch entry points, beginning with the logic that binds the configured port. Done means the browser opens only after the server is listening, without relying on a fixed sleep, and the first load no longer reports an unavailable connection.

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Tech stack
typescript
Domain
backend, frontend
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
42/100

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