keybase / keybase/client

Unable to view KBFS folders or chat

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Description

I installed the latest client, and have my PGP private key imported into GPG correctly. The filesystem icon shows up in explorer, but when I go into it, all I see is a file called 'kbfs.error.txt' with the following contents:

md-server: No secret key available

Then, when I open the client application, It shows me as verified, and I can see my folders/people in the UI, but nothing happens when I try to open them in explorer.

Also, when trying to start a chat with another user, I click 'Start a chat' from the user's page but then it just goes back to the search for users screen.

my log id: c6d99b6b30261b1cbcfc321c

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the Explorer failure showing kbfs.error.txt and the client’s “Start a chat” flow, using log ID c6d99b6b30261b1cbcfc321c. Check the resulting client logs and verify both KBFS folders and chat opening work successfully.

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Assessment

Tech stack
go
Domain
backend, desktop
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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