keybase / keybase/client

why doesn't Mac client prompt for password?

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Description

I can't figure out how to get Keybase to prompt for a password when I start the app. It just starts with kbfs mounted without any prompt for my passphrase.

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the Mac client startup with KBFS mounted and no passphrase prompt. Trace the startup and authentication entry points to determine whether this is expected behavior or a regression. Done means the cause is identified and the client either prompts correctly or documents the expected behavior.

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Assessment

Tech stack
go, macos
Domain
authentication, operating-systems
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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