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[GH-ISSUE #102] [BUG] opening new terminals constantly #51

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opened 2026-10-15 18:06:32 +00:00 by bsakaguchi · 6 comments

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2026-10-15 18:06:32 +00:00

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Originally created by @GadricGraywind on GitHub (Apr 25, 2025).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/SillyTavern/SillyTavern-Launcher/issues/102

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endeavourOS (kde plasma 6)

Describe the problem

I execute the launcher.sh (from the file not the terminal) and the terminal pops up and runs the launcher. It then pops up again, and again. It happens as fast as my computer can start a new process.

Additional info

I followed the instructions exactly for the install a few hours ago.

I have used the launcher before (both linux and windows) and this is the first time I have ever come across this bug.

The only way to stop it from creating more terminals is to ctrl+alt+delete and restart. A log out doesn't stop the process and it just resumes when I log back in.

If I launch silly tavern with chmod +x launcher.sh && ./launcher.sh this doesn't happen and it launches like normal. But not only does this mean I have to open a terminal from the folder with the files, but I won't be able to make a shortcut in my applauncher menu.

More system info if needed;
Operating System: EndeavourOS
KDE Plasma Version: 6.3.4
KDE Frameworks Version: 6.13.0
Qt Version: 6.9.0
Kernel Version: 6.14.3-arch1-1 (64-bit)
Graphics Platform: Wayland
Processors: 12 × AMD Ryzen 5 7600X 6-Core Processor
Memory: 61.9 GiB of RAM
Graphics Processor 1: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060/PCIe/SSE2
Graphics Processor 2: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060/PCIe/SSE2
Manufacturer: Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd.
Product Name: B650 AORUS ELITE AX

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Originally created by @GadricGraywind on GitHub (Apr 25, 2025). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/SillyTavern/SillyTavern-Launcher/issues/102 ### Environment 🐧 Linux ### System endeavourOS (kde plasma 6) ### Describe the problem I execute the launcher.sh (from the file not the terminal) and the terminal pops up and runs the launcher. It then pops up again, and again. It happens as fast as my computer can start a new process. ### Additional info I followed the instructions exactly for the install a few hours ago. I have used the launcher before (both linux and windows) and this is the first time I have ever come across this bug. The only way to stop it from creating more terminals is to ctrl+alt+delete and restart. A log out doesn't stop the process and it just resumes when I log back in. If I launch silly tavern with `chmod +x launcher.sh && ./launcher.sh` this doesn't happen and it launches like normal. But not only does this mean I have to open a terminal from the folder with the files, but I won't be able to make a shortcut in my applauncher menu. More system info if needed; Operating System: EndeavourOS KDE Plasma Version: 6.3.4 KDE Frameworks Version: 6.13.0 Qt Version: 6.9.0 Kernel Version: 6.14.3-arch1-1 (64-bit) Graphics Platform: Wayland Processors: 12 × AMD Ryzen 5 7600X 6-Core Processor Memory: 61.9 GiB of RAM Graphics Processor 1: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060/PCIe/SSE2 Graphics Processor 2: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060/PCIe/SSE2 Manufacturer: Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. Product Name: B650 AORUS ELITE AX ### Please tick the boxes - [x] I have explained the issue clearly, and I included all relevant info - [x] I have checked that this [issue hasn't already been raised](https://github.com/SillyTavern/SillyTavern/issues?q=is%3Aissue) - [x] I have checked the [docs](https://docs.sillytavern.app/) ![important](https://img.shields.io/badge/Important!-F6094E)

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bsakaguchi commented

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@deffcolony commented on GitHub (Apr 25, 2025):

@GadricGraywind Thanks for the report. I will try to recreate this with the same distro to see if it acts the same way. still strange why it spams terminals. this is the first report about it

@deffcolony commented on GitHub (Apr 25, 2025): @GadricGraywind Thanks for the report. I will try to recreate this with the same distro to see if it acts the same way. still strange why it spams terminals. this is the first report about it

bsakaguchi commented

2026-10-15 18:06:35 +00:00

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@GadricGraywind commented on GitHub (Apr 25, 2025):

Thank you. If you need any more info about the files let me know. I will leave this tab open so I remember to check in.

edit: I also noticed this issue doesn't happen if I use the desktop shortcut, only when I double click the actual launcher.sh

edit2: I also notice it doesn't let me install things like text completion through the launcher (says coming soon) even though I know I've used that before.

@GadricGraywind commented on GitHub (Apr 25, 2025): Thank you. If you need any more info about the files let me know. I will leave this tab open so I remember to check in. edit: I also noticed this issue doesn't happen if I use the desktop shortcut, only when I double click the actual launcher.sh edit2: I also notice it doesn't let me install things like text completion through the launcher (says coming soon) even though I know I've used that before.

bsakaguchi commented

2026-10-15 18:06:35 +00:00

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@BlueprintCoding commented on GitHub (May 20, 2025):

@GadricGraywind
Can you try adding

pgrep -f "launcher.sh" | grep -v "$$" >/dev/null && exit

to the very top of the .sh file and see if that solves it?

@BlueprintCoding commented on GitHub (May 20, 2025): @GadricGraywind Can you try adding `pgrep -f "launcher.sh" | grep -v "$$" >/dev/null && exit` to the very top of the .sh file and see if that solves it?

bsakaguchi commented

2026-10-15 18:06:35 +00:00

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@GadricGraywind commented on GitHub (May 22, 2025):

I moved over to kubuntu since then. used the instructions to clone the git, can confirm this happens still. This time it happened when I typed 1 to install sillytavern (also it still happens when I click launcher.sh).

I added that to the top of the launcher.sh

This did not solve the issue. The only thing that is the same between this OS and the last one is they both use KDE Plasma and konsole if that helps. This was a nearly fresh install, I only just installed vivaldi and steam.

edit: updated system info (hardware is the same)
Operating System: Kubuntu 25.04
KDE Plasma Version: 6.3.4
KDE Frameworks Version: 6.12.0
Qt Version: 6.8.3
Kernel Version: 6.14.0-15-generic (64-bit)
Graphics Platform: Wayland
Processors: 12 × AMD Ryzen 5 7600X 6-Core Processor
Memory: 62.0 GiB of RAM
Graphics Processor 1: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
Graphics Processor 2: AMD Radeon Graphics
Manufacturer: Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd.
Product Name: B650 AORUS ELITE AX

@GadricGraywind commented on GitHub (May 22, 2025): I moved over to kubuntu since then. used the instructions to clone the git, can confirm this happens still. This time it happened when I typed 1 to install sillytavern (also it still happens when I click launcher.sh). ![Image](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/ba4c0db8-4dd0-4701-8d91-98380095a3cc) I added that to the top of the launcher.sh This did not solve the issue. The only thing that is the same between this OS and the last one is they both use KDE Plasma and konsole if that helps. This was a nearly fresh install, I only just installed vivaldi and steam. edit: updated system info (hardware is the same) Operating System: Kubuntu 25.04 KDE Plasma Version: 6.3.4 KDE Frameworks Version: 6.12.0 Qt Version: 6.8.3 Kernel Version: 6.14.0-15-generic (64-bit) Graphics Platform: Wayland Processors: 12 × AMD Ryzen 5 7600X 6-Core Processor Memory: 62.0 GiB of RAM Graphics Processor 1: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Graphics Processor 2: AMD Radeon Graphics Manufacturer: Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. Product Name: B650 AORUS ELITE AX

bsakaguchi commented

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@Rox73 commented on GitHub (Oct 16, 2025):

I believe the automatic closing of Konsole is what creates the loop.
If anyone needs a fix, here's an example command to use in the shortcut (for the KDE Menu Editor):

Program:
konsole

Command-line arguments:
konsole --hold --separate -e bash -lc 'cd /mnt/NFiles1/Applications/Linux/SillyTavern-Launcher && ./launcher.sh; exec bash'

Explanation:
--hold: Keeps the terminal window open after the command completes
--separate: Opens in a new process
-e bash -lc: Executes the command in a login shell
exec bash: Ensures a bash shell remains active after the script finishes

This prevents the terminal from closing prematurely and breaking the execution loop.

@Rox73 commented on GitHub (Oct 16, 2025): I believe the automatic closing of Konsole is what creates the loop. If anyone needs a fix, here's an example command to use in the shortcut (for the KDE Menu Editor): Program: konsole Command-line arguments: konsole --hold --separate -e bash -lc 'cd /mnt/NFiles1/Applications/Linux/SillyTavern-Launcher && ./launcher.sh; exec bash' Explanation: --hold: Keeps the terminal window open after the command completes --separate: Opens in a new process -e bash -lc: Executes the command in a login shell exec bash: Ensures a bash shell remains active after the script finishes This prevents the terminal from closing prematurely and breaking the execution loop. <img width="887" height="516" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/526b3547-192b-4d10-b48f-1392a03ee7b9" />

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@MisterPicture-Page commented on GitHub (Jan 19, 2026):

Was experiencing this same issue on Linux Mint. Every time I would launch launcher.sh the loop would happen, and when I'd run it in the terminal, it just wouldn't start.

Thankfully, the fix for me was installing the newest LTS of Node.js and installing it. I was previously on 18.xxx, now I'm on 24.13. Smooth sailing so far after this.

@MisterPicture-Page commented on GitHub (Jan 19, 2026): Was experiencing this same issue on Linux Mint. Every time I would launch launcher.sh the loop would happen, and when I'd run it in the terminal, it just wouldn't start. Thankfully, the fix for me was installing the newest LTS of Node.js and installing it. I was previously on 18.xxx, now I'm on 24.13. Smooth sailing so far after this.

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