HarperFast / HarperFast/harper

Replace os.userInfo() calls to allow running as arbitrary users

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Description

os.userInfo() fails when the process owner has no home directory or username (non-POSIX user), preventing Harper from running as arbitrary system users in container environments. Replace with a fallback that doesn't require a valid POSIX user entry.

Status: In Progress.

🤖 Filed by Claude on behalf of Kris.

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