keybase / keybase/client

How do I use the client without the GUI?

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Description

I'm blind, and Electron apps aren't accessible. 6 months or so ago, the client was entirely usable via the CLI. Now, keybase login pops up an inaccessible GUI under Linux, and I can no longer use it.

I tried DISPLAY= keybase login but even that doesn't seem to work. Is the console interface even present anymore, and if so how do I use it?

Thanks.

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Research direction

The issue names the keybase login command, the console interface, Electron, and Linux, but no files or tests. Start by checking whether keybase login still has a non-GUI path and reproduce the behavior with DISPLAY=. Done means documenting or restoring a usable console login flow for users who cannot access the GUI.

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Assessment

Tech stack
electron, linux
Domain
accessibility, cli
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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