diff --git a/lib/browser/init.js b/lib/browser/init.js
index 924ad1420c2e..6326b8e80e8b 100644
--- a/lib/browser/init.js
+++ b/lib/browser/init.js
@@ -173,6 +173,9 @@ require('./chrome-extension')
 // Load internal desktop-capturer module.
 require('./desktop-capturer')
 
+// Load protocol module to ensure it is populated on app ready
+require('./api/protocol')
+
 // Set main startup script of the app.
 var mainStartupScript = packageJson.main || 'index.js'