Feature request: Have the CLI interface show which backend is being used and why
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Description
It would be good when debugging why keyring isn't working on a specific system to be able to have the CLI interface show which backend was used and why it was selected (envvar, config, CLI argument or by priority).
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- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
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Research direction
Start by locating the CLI interface and the backend selection logic. Trace how environment variables, configuration, CLI arguments, and priority determine the selected backend. Done means the CLI reports which backend was selected and why, including each selection source.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- python
- Domain
- backend, cli
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 38/100