AI-assisted; verified with the tests and tools listed above.
Linux x86_64; Electron 44.10.1; Xvfb 1920x1080; light theme; fresh isolated homes; no database seed.
Build each checkout with vp i and vp run build:desktop. Install Electron from apps/desktop with node node_modules/electron/install.js.
Run: headless-desktop python3 reproduce.py CHECKOUT before-or-after
Public images/video redact only the environment label at x=670,y=306,w=160,h=26.

Before
0.00s Starting instance A
7.28s Instance A backend ready
11.28s SIGKILL instance A Electron main process
11.81s Starting instance B after 0.5 seconds
14.81s 3 seconds after relaunch
endpoint ready=False
26.81s 15 seconds after relaunch
Result: blocking ownership dialog remains
Consecutive screenshots 500 ms apart: pixel difference = 0.
After
0.00s Starting instance A
3.85s Instance A backend ready
7.85s SIGKILL instance A Electron main process
8.37s Starting instance B after 0.5 seconds
11.37s 3 seconds after relaunch
endpoint ready=False
23.37s 15 seconds after relaunch
endpoint ready=True
Result: welcome screen opens automatically; new backend responds
Consecutive screenshots 500 ms apart: pixel difference = 0.