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make linux tray failing to start a non-critical error #1081

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make linux tray failing to start a non-critical error
scosman Feb 22, 2026
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CR feedback - reset to none if tray failed to start
scosman Feb 22, 2026
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16 changes: 14 additions & 2 deletions app/desktop/desktop.py
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Expand Up @@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
setup_certs()

import contextlib
import logging
import os
import sys
import tkinter as tk
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from app.desktop.desktop_server import ThreadedServer, server_config
from app.desktop.util.resource_limits import setup_resource_limits

logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)

# Set writeable cache directories as soon as we start
os.environ["LLAMA_INDEX_CACHE_DIR"] = os.path.join(
Config.settings_dir(), "cache", "llama_index_cache"
Expand Down Expand Up @@ -122,8 +125,17 @@ def run_tray(self):

self.tray = KilnTray("kiln", tray_image, "Kiln", menu)

# running detached since we use tk mainloop to get events from dock icon
self.tray.run_detached()
try:
# running detached since we use tk mainloop to get events from dock icon
self.tray.run_detached()
except Exception:
logger.error("Error running tray", exc_info=True)
# Tray not starting on MacOS or Windows is critical.
# Let Linux continue to start the app as tray is more fragmented there and requires system deps.
if sys.platform in ["darwin", "win32"]:
raise
else:
self.tray = None

def close_splash(self):
try:
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