Fixing OpenClaw's Browser on a Headless Linux Server

My OpenClaw familiar Klaw has the spirit of a rooster. He runs on a headless VPS. You’d think a headless chicken wouldn’t last long, but history suggests otherwise — you just need to get the plumbing right. If you’re running OpenClaw on a headless server, you’ve probably hit this: the browser tool doesn’t work. You get Failed to start Chrome CDP on port 18800 or Chrome extension relay is running, but no tab is connected, and nothing you try fixes it. ...

February 20, 2026 · 3 min