[Bug]: Browser app not working with uninitialized project

[zommerfelds]

Describe the bug
I just installed via npm and wanted to use via the browser. However I get "Loading..." forever, console errors and a 400 error when trying to create a task.

To Reproduce
Steps to reproduce the behavior:

1. Run backlog browser
2. Try to create a task via UI

Expected behavior
It should create a task

Environment

• OS: Windows 11
• Node version: v24.11.1

Additional context
I also tried disabling the Windows Firewall, but didn't help.

[zommerfelds]

Update: I realized that I had missed to run backlog init. This fixed the issue. Maybe I should leave this bug open to make either the backlog browser command or the Web UI warn you about not initialized project?

[MrLesk]

Hey @zommerfelds
That's a good idea. I will add a warning or maybe even better, allowing to run 'backlog init' directly from the browser