Browser Not Working — Extension Relay Setup
Browser automation fails with relay errors. Setup guide for local and remote gateways.
⚠️ The Problem
Relay not reachable at http://127.0.0.1:18792/
Chrome extension relay not connected
Browser control service not listening
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Or the Chrome extension Options page shows "not connected".🔍 Why This Happens
gateway.nodes.browser.mode set to off
3. Extension not installed — Chrome extension missing or outdated
4. Port conflict — Something else using port 18792✅ The Fix
For local gateway (gateway on same machine as Chrome):
openclaw browser startopenclaw browser tabsFor remote gateway (gateway on VPS, Chrome on your Mac/PC):
1. Ensure browser routing is enabled on the gateway:
openclaw config set gateway.nodes.browser.mode autoopenclaw gateway restart2. Run the node host on your local machine:
openclaw node3. The relay starts automatically when the gateway routes a browser request to your node.
Install the Chrome extension if missing:
openclaw browser extension installVerify the extension is running:
- Open Chrome Extensions page - Find OpenClaw extension - Click on "Details" and ensure it's enabled - Check the Options page shows "Connected"
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📋 Quick Commands
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
| openclaw browser start | Start local browser relay |
| openclaw browser tabs | List open browser tabs |
| openclaw browser extension install | Install Chrome extension |
| openclaw config set gateway.nodes.browser.mode auto | Enable browser for remote |
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