gershwin-desktop / gershwin-desktop/gershwin-components

SudoAskPass: Consider the case where the user is not in sudoers

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Description

Consider the case where the user is not in sudoers.

In that case, it must be possible to enter the username as well.

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Source: https://eclecticlight.co/2025/03/22/a-brief-history-of-installing-mac-os-mac-os-x-and-beyond/

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Research direction

Start by reviewing the SudoAskPass authentication flow and the attached screenshot, then trace how credentials are requested when the user is not in sudoers. Done means the user can enter a username as well as a password in that case; verify the behavior against the scenario described in the issue.

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Assessment

Tech stack
objective-c
Domain
authentication, desktop, security
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
48/100

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