keybase / keybase/client

Versioned Download for macOS Client

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Description

The Homebrew-Cask project, which extends Homebrew for GUI programs, cannot properly checksum or check for updates unless the download URL for an application contains a version number. Since Keybase doesn’t provide a versioned download, the Cask for it is currently unable to do these things.

Would it be possible for a versioned download URL to be offered instead of the existing one?

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Research direction

No files, tests, or entry points are identified. Start by reviewing how the macOS client download URL is published and consumed by Homebrew-Cask, then determine whether a versioned URL can be offered. Done means the Keybase macOS download URL includes a version so Homebrew-Cask can checksum it and check for updates.

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Assessment

Tech stack
macos
Domain
desktop, release
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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