microsoft / microsoft/MicrosoftEdge-Extensions
[Bug - Edge Addons] Edge crashes when search api is called from sidepanel
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Since May 25, 2026.
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Description
Describe the bug
When the search api is called from within the side panel.
To Reproduce
Steps to reproduce the behavior:
- Open the side panel
- Call the search API from within the side panel
- The browser crashes
Expected behavior
We expect the search api to open the search results page according to the provided arguments
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Desktop (please complete the following information):
- OS: Windows 11, Fedora Linux 44
- Browser Edge
- Version 148.0.3967.70 & 148.0.3967.83 (Official build) (64-bit)
Additional context
The reproduction extension is available in this repository.
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