gitbutlerapp/gitbutler

Error when starting app on windows with `pnpm tauri dev`

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#12105 opened on Feb 1, 2026

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Description

Version

0.18.7

Operating System

Windows

Distribution Method

msi (Windows)

Describe the issue

I just run pnpm tauri dev and it starts with no errors but the screen is blank

And when I check console of the browser. I see these errors

(index):20   GET http://localhost:1420/@fs/C:/Users/USER/3D%20Objects/gitbutler/node_modules/.pnpm/@sveltejs+kit@2.27.1_@svelt_453976a734e08820879e4eb2d73380a7/node_modules/@sveltejs/kit/src/runtime/client/entry.js net::ERR_CONNECTION_RESET
(anonymous) @ (index):20
(index):1  Uncaught (in promise) TypeError: Failed to fetch dynamically imported module: http://localhost:1420/@fs/C:/Users/USER/3D%20Objects/gitbutler/node_modules/.pnpm/@sveltejs+kit@2.27.1_@svelt_453976a734e08820879e4eb2d73380a7/node_modules/@sveltejs/kit/src/runtime/client/entry.js
(index):20   GET http://localhost:1420/@fs/C:/Users/USER/3D%20Objects/gitbutler/apps/desktop/.svelte-kit/generated/client/app.js net::ERR_CONNECTION_RESET

How to reproduce (Optional)

Run pnpm tauri dev

Expected behavior (Optional)

To show the app and not a blank screen with no errors in the console

Relevant log output (Optional)

(index):20   GET http://localhost:1420/@fs/C:/Users/USER/3D%20Objects/gitbutler/node_modules/.pnpm/@sveltejs+kit@2.27.1_@svelt_453976a734e08820879e4eb2d73380a7/node_modules/@sveltejs/kit/src/runtime/client/entry.js net::ERR_CONNECTION_RESET
(anonymous) @ (index):20
(index):1  Uncaught (in promise) TypeError: Failed to fetch dynamically imported module: http://localhost:1420/@fs/C:/Users/USER/3D%20Objects/gitbutler/node_modules/.pnpm/@sveltejs+kit@2.27.1_@svelt_453976a734e08820879e4eb2d73380a7/node_modules/@sveltejs/kit/src/runtime/client/entry.js
(index):20   GET http://localhost:1420/@fs/C:/Users/USER/3D%20Objects/gitbutler/apps/desktop/.svelte-kit/generated/client/app.js net::ERR_CONNECTION_RESET

Contributor guide

Tech stack
sveltetaurinodejs
Domain
desktopfrontend
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.
1-3 hours
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
fresh
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
basic knowledge of Taurifamiliarity with Vite file servingWindows file system
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
30
Research direction
Investigate why the GET request to the @fs path fails on Windows. Check if the error is due to spaces in the path (3D Objects) or a known Vite/Tauri issue on Windows. Look at the Vite configuration and Tauri dev server settings. Compare with successful runs on other OS. Consider if the issue is related to SvelteKit's dev server or the pnpm workspace structure.