Uncaught TypeError: Cannot read properties of undefined (reading 'instance')

[nelsonni]

Describe the bug
Synectic v1.2.0 does not throw this error. However, inspecting the updates reveals that v1.3.0 includes updating to electron@17.0.0 which appears to have a regression related to webContents.openDevTools({mode}) and specifically mode passing (see electron/electron#32768, electron/electron#32702). There is a fix introduced in electron/electron#32829, and was backported to the electron 17.x.y series in electron/electron#32945 and included in electron@17.1.0

[11018:0303/212304.206992:ERROR:CONSOLE(1)] "Uncaught TypeError: Cannot read properties of undefined (reading 'instance')", source: devtools://devtools/bundled/devtools_app.html?remoteBase=https://chrome-devtools-frontend.appspot.com/serve_file/@7f5320c63197ddacf4c8094154bd0cd63af422b5/&can_dock=true&toolbarColor=rgba(223,223,223,1)&textColor=rgba(0,0,0,1)&experiments=true (1)
[11021:0303/212519.453582:ERROR:node_controller.cc(585)] Trying to re-add dropped peer 320DC7598F384DD7.C5E34462C9597B91

To Reproduce
Steps to reproduce the behavior:

1. Launch Synectic from source (i.e. yarn start)
2. Wait for successful compile & build
3. See error

Expected behavior
Electron should allow for the loading and docking of DevTools without errors.

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Versions (please complete the following information):

• OS: MacOS
• Synectic Version: 1.4.1

Additional context
Will be resolved by #656.