I am also having trouble with launching webex from command line. A temporary fix for me is to remove /usr/bin/webex and recreate it as a wrapper script:
sudo rm /usr/bin/webex
Then create /usr/bin/webex with the following content:
#!/bin/bash
cd /opt/Webex/bin
exec ./CiscoCollabHost "$@"
Then make it executable:
sudo chmod +x /usr/bin/webex
Now it launches fine. Seems to have to do with working directory. The steps above simply makes sure /usr/bin/webex launches CiscoCollabHost from the right folder.
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moritzo commented on 2024-08-05 04:08 (UTC) (edited on 2025-12-12 09:34 (UTC) by moritzo)
Hi community, I did take over maintenance for this package, since I need it for work. It's my first package here on the AUR, so please be forgiving for any mistakes.
If there is a problem with the checksums, flag the package out-of-date at the top of the page. I'll update the PKGBUILD as soon as possible.
The Webex App for Linux does not support all features. In particular, virtual backgrounds and screen/app sharing under Wayland are missing. Check this page for official information: https://help.webex.com/en-us/article/9vstcdb/Webex-App-for-Linux
If you experience a black screen in the login process, try to launch the app with
If the Webex app does not run at all or crashes after a short time, you can try to run it like this: