keybase / keybase/client

Cannot import PGP key

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Description

Attempting to use `keybase pgp select` results in the following error message:

`ERROR Key MY_KEY_ID_HERE has private part stubbed - cannot import to Keybase keychain.`

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the failure with `keybase pgp select` using a key whose private part is stubbed, and trace where the reported keychain import error is produced. Done means the intended handling of this key state is established and the command no longer fails unexpectedly.

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Assessment

Tech stack
go
Domain
cli, cryptography, security
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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