JavaScript Debugger Not Connecting When Running Vite Project on Remote/WSL in IntelliJ IDEA

Description

When trying to debug a Vite React project running on a remote machine or WSL using IntelliJ IDEA, the JavaScript debugger fails to connect. The issue appears specifically when running the project remotely - the same configuration works perfectly on local Windows.

Environment:

• Local: Windows with Chrome
• Remote: Ubuntu (headless) or WSL2
• IntelliJ IDEA 2024.3
• Node 20.15.0
• npm 10.7.0

Exact Steps to Reproduce:

1. Create a new Vite project:
   • Open IntelliJ IDEA
   • Click "New Project"
   • Select "Vite" from the left sidebar
   • Configure project:
     • Name: test-js-debugger
     • Location: [your path]
     • Node interpreter: Project node 20.15.0
     • Vite: npx create-vite 6.1.1
     • Template: react
   • Click Create
2. Create npm run configuration:
   • package.json: path to project's package.json
   • Command: run
   • Scripts: dev
   • Node interpreter: Project 20.15.0
   • Package manager: Project npm 10.7.0
3. In the same configuration, set up Browser/Live Edit:
   • Check "After launch"
   • Select "Default" or "Chrome" from dropdown
   • Check "with JavaScript debugger"
   • URL: http://localhost:5173
4. Results when running the configuration:

On Local Windows:

• Works perfectly:
  • npm starts Vite server
  • Chrome launches automatically
  • JavaScript debugger connects

On Remote/WSL:

• Fails with error:

Waiting for connection to localhost:35429. Please ensure that the browser was started successfully with remote debugging port opened. Port cannot be opened if Chrome having the same User Data Directory is already launched.

Important Notes:

• Port forwarding works (can access localhost:5173 in browser)
• Chrome settings include --remote-allow-origins=*
• WebBrowser settings in IntelliJ point to correct Windows Chrome path
• Issue occurs on both WSL2 and remote Ubuntu setups

Expected Behavior:

JavaScript debugger should connect and work when running the Vite application on remote/WSL, just as it does locally.