keybase / keybase/client

KBFS: fail to list folder, fail to list file metadata

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Description

The kbfs file system is no longer accessible in both the Keybase app and in the Finder (I'm using OS X 10.14.2). Errors in app are: Failed to list folder, Failed to load file metadata. Tried reinstalling keybase. Is there any way to reset/wipe the kbfs and start over?

My log id: acb0289e47f2e427fa75841c

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Research direction

Start with the supplied log id and investigate the KBFS failures reported when listing folders and loading file metadata on OS X 10.14.2. Check whether the issue can be reproduced in the Keybase app and Finder, and determine whether access can be restored or KBFS safely reset; the issue is resolved when the filesystem and metadata are accessible again.

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Assessment

Tech stack
go, macos
Domain
operating-systems
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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