keybase / keybase/client

Stuck connecting interface to crypto engine

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Description

Keybase GUI Version: 4.6.0-20191010081014+134c2d892b

Mac OS Mojave, updated Keybase and app won't load. Seems stuck on image below.
Screen Shot 2019-10-14 at 1 18 24 PM

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the launch failure with Keybase GUI 4.6.0 on macOS Mojave, using the attached screenshot as the observed state. Investigate where startup remains stuck connecting the interface to the crypto engine; done means the updated app loads past that screen.

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Assessment

Tech stack
macos
Domain
desktop, security
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
15/100

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