keybase / keybase/client

unable to load KBFS (Fuse kext) on mac os

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Description

Keybase client would always start with this error and won't mount the team keybase folder properly. Happy to provide more info.

> We were unable to load KBFS (Fuse kext). This may be due to a limitation in MacOS where there aren't any device slots available. Device slots can be taken up by apps such as VMWare, VirtualBox, anti-virus programs, VPN programs and Intel HAXM.

Please run `keybase log send` to report the error.

my log id: 885f5bea6be07df8d65d761c

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the KBFS mount failure on macOS and run `keybase log send` as requested in the issue. Investigate the KBFS Fuse kext loading path and the reported device-slot limitation involving VMware, VirtualBox, antivirus, VPN, or Intel HAXM. Done means the team Keybase folder mounts successfully or the environmental limitation is clearly identified.

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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
25/100

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