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#48623: fix: devtools crashing on Linux in detach mode

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Created: Oct 21, 2025, 9:45:16 AM
Merged: Oct 21, 2025, 12:31:16 PM
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Target: 39-x-y

Backport of #48600

See that PR for details.

Notes: Fixed an issue where calling webContents.openDevTools({ mode: 'detach' }) would cause a crash on Wayland.

Released in v39.0.0-beta.4

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#48600: fix: devtools crashing on Linux in detach mode
Original PR Author
codebytere
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Oct 21, 2025, 9:45:03 AM
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