Lowercase QR code algorithm breaks export to Google Authenticator / clearer labels
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- Dominant language
- Objective-C
- Stars
- 135
- Forks
- 46
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Description
Google Authenticator on Android rejects QR codes generated by MacPass because the algorithm isn't in capitals. The algorithm text appears to come from stringForAlgorithm in KPKOTPGenerator.m
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Additionally it would be great if the title was included in label generated for TOTP URL so that it is easier to differentiate imported keys that share the same username...
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Research direction
Start in KeePassKit/Cryptography/KPKOTPGenerator.m at stringForAlgorithm, then trace the TOTP URL label construction. Confirm the exported QR data uses the algorithm capitalization expected by Google Authenticator and that the generated label includes the entry title while preserving the username distinction.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- objective-c
- Domain
- authentication, security
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 45/100