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Pulsar Blank Screen or Crash on Linux

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platforms:
Linux
updated:
November 15, 2026
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RUNBOOK · pulsar/blank-screen-linux3 FIXES

// quick answer

On Linux a blank window or crash is usually a GPU or Wayland problem. Update to 1.133.1 and try X11 or the ozone-platform flag.

Most likely fix: Update to 1.133.1 or newer

How to fix it

// try these in order, the most common fix is first

  1. FIX 1Update to 1.133.1 or newer

    1. 01Install the latest release; 1.133.1 fixes a Linux renderer crash when opening a file
    Did this fix it?

  2. FIX 2Try X11 or flags

    1. 01Launch with pulsar --ozone-platform=x11
    2. 02Or try --disable-gpu
    3. 03Native Wayland without flags is planned for 1.134
    Did this fix it?

  3. FIX 3Start in safe mode

    1. 01Run pulsar --safe to rule out packages
    2. 02Back up ~/.pulsar, then test with a fresh config
    Did this fix it?

Symptoms

Pulsar opens a blank window, closes immediately or crashes when opening a file.

Why it happens

  • C-01Wayland or GPU driver problem with Electron
  • C-02Linux-only renderer crash on file open fixed in 1.133.1
  • C-03Corrupt package or config

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  • pulsar not opening linux
  • pulsar wayland

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