Troubleshooting

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Extension shows "Disconnected"

• Check that the MCP server is running (your AI client starts it automatically)
• Verify the auth token matches: cat $TMPDIR/yoink-auth
• Verify the port matches (default 18321)

Token changed after restart

By design. The auth token regenerates each time the MCP server starts. Re-read $TMPDIR/yoink-auth and update the token in the extension popup.

Element picker doesn't activate

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