keybase / keybase/client

Feature request: preference to disable auto-update

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Description

Low-priority thing, but more often than ideal the keybase client decides to download what feels like a chunky update, often in the middle of a video call ;o)

An option to defer/disable auto-updates would be handy.

Keybase GUI Version: 1.0.15-20160506130016+14e3546

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Research direction

No files, tests, or entry points are named in the issue. Start by locating the client's auto-update flow and its existing GUI preferences; done means a documented preference can defer or disable updates without disrupting normal client operation.

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Assessment

Domain
desktop
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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