keybase / keybase/client

We were unable to load KBFS (Fuse kext).

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Description

Got error afer every keybase restart:
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.

Happens in macos catalina.

my log id: 4e3f62579b94a522e089f71c

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The report names no file, test, or entry point; it only identifies macOS Catalina and the KBFS Fuse kext loading error. Start by investigating the reported restart failure with log ID 4e3f62579b94a522e089f71c, then determine the intended fix and a reproducible verification before changing code.

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Assessment

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