keybase / keybase/client

Login without creating a device key

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Description

Is it possible to keybase login without creating a device key?
I liked the way keybase worked before device keys were introduced, and I don't want to use device keys. Is there a hidden commandline option like --no-device-keys, and if not, could you add one?

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Start at the keybase login entry point and trace how device keys are handled; the issue names no source file or test. Confirm whether an opt-out is supported, then define the behavior and tests needed for login without creating a device key.

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Assessment

Tech stack
go
Domain
authentication
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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