OpenHands/agent-canvas

[Bug]: File tree viewer not working on cloud backends

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#1,366 opened on Jun 15, 2026

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Description

Operating System

macOS

Installation Method

npm (npx @openhands/agent-canvas or npm install -g @openhands/agent-canvas)

Agent Canvas Version

all

Bug Description

When user clicks on the filetree button to see the files in a workspace nothing appears. It works on a local backend but not a cloud backend.

Steps to Reproduce

  1. Be on a cloud backend
  2. Go to a conversation
  3. View the Files tab in the right drawer
  4. Click on the file-tree icon and you will see nothing appears (assuming the conversation has files)

Actual Behavior

Nothing appears.

Expected Behavior

Files should show.

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Additional Context

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Contributor guide

Research direction
Examine the file tree component and its data fetching logic. Compare the API endpoints used for local and cloud backends to identify where the cloud backend fails to return the file list. Check for authentication or network request differences.
Tech stack
typescript
Domain
frontendbackend
Issue type
Bug
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-2 days
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Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Mostly clear
Prerequisites
GitJavaScript
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60