App opens in browser

[taigok]

Bug Description

When installing and launching the application from https://github.com/open-webui/desktop/releases/tag/build-e7e54042, clicking "Continue" unintentionally opens the app in the browser instead of within the desktop application.

Steps to Reproduce

1. Download the installer (macos-latest-arm64.dmg) from the above release and install it on an Apple M4 / macOS 15.6 environment
2. Launch the app
3. Click the "Continue" button
4. The following screen is displayed:

5. "Installing..." is shown
6. The app opens in the browser
   http://127.0.0.1:8080/auth?redirect=%2F

Expected Behavior

The app should continue to run inside the desktop application, and should not open in the browser.

Additional Information

Please let me know if further information is needed.

[ccrvlh]

I think this might be expected behavior? And maybe when they say "desktop" it basically means running the server on the desktop, rather than a desktop App?

One-Click Installation: Quickly and effortlessly install and set up Open WebUI with all its dependencies. This feature is fully functional and ready to make your setup a breeze.
Cross-Platform Support: Compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux to ensure broad accessibility.
Offline Capability: After initial setup, use the application completely offline for enhanced privacy and reliability.

Not sure, was super confused about this as well.

[andrejvysny]

I think this might be expected behavior? And maybe when they say "desktop" it basically means running the server on the desktop, rather than a desktop App?

One-Click Installation: Quickly and effortlessly install and set up Open WebUI with all its dependencies. This feature is fully functional and ready to make your setup a breeze.
Cross-Platform Support: Compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux to ensure broad accessibility.
Offline Capability: After initial setup, use the application completely offline for enhanced privacy and reliability.

Not sure, was super confused about this as well.

@ccrvlh In my opinion if someone whats to run server it is better to run it via Docker. I think main goal of desktop app is to be able to use it as native application without need to open browser - similar to ChatGPT desktop or Claude desktop.

I have opened Draft PR where I have fixed this issue, it still needs some changes and review but it seems to work well.

PR: #57