Unable to pull PGP private key: Can't get TLF private key for key generation 2
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Description
keybase pgp pull-private --all
PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY -- PRIVATE KEYS ARE AT STAKE!
This command will import PGP private keys from KBFS
(found in .keys/pgp), and export them to the local GnuPG keychain. They might have been
put there via keybase pgp push-private. After this
operation, these keys will be available for local GnuPG operations.
Really pull your PGP private key from KBFS? (type 'YES' to confirm): YES
▶ ERROR Can't get TLF private key for key generation 2
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First steps
- Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
- Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
Start by reproducing keybase pgp pull-private --all and tracing the path that reports “Can't get TLF private key for key generation 2.” The issue names no files or tests, so use the command and error as the initial entry points. Done means the command can pull the private key without this error, with a regression test added if the relevant test location is found.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- go
- Domain
- cryptography, security
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 25/100