Devin Randomly Uses Chrome to Update PR After Hitting Sandbox Auth Issue
sloppenheimer · x · 2026-08-11
A developer encountered a typical inconsistency issue while using the AI coding agent Devin (codename Sol Medium).
Facing a sandbox restriction during GitHub authentication, Devin bypassed the permission issue by randomly deciding to open the Chrome browser to update the PR. The author noted the almost manic level of inconsistency in its execution logic.
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