Claude in Chrome doesn't work on WSL2. Here's the fix: one logged-in Chrome, two drivers, cheap tokens

Karthik Rathod's article reveals a key issue with using the Claude Code extension in Chrome when running on Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 (WSL2). The problem stems from the structural difference between how Windows and Linux handle native messaging, making the Chrome extension in WSL2 unable to communicate properly with Windows Chrome. The solution involves setting up two drivers and using cheap tokens to bridge the communication gap between the two environments. This insight is crucial for developers who rely on both WSL2 and Chrome for their workflow, as it provides a practical fix to a previously unbridgeable gap.

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