keybase / keybase/client

First install; GUI doesn't start

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Description

First install. Followed recipe. Invoked run_keybase.

GUI doesn't start. Squirrel said it did, but it didn't.

Performed sudo cp /dev/null /opt/keybase/crypto_squirrel.txt followed by run_keybase again. No meaningful change.

my log id: 372e75b82fd8d0fc8954811c

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Research direction

Start with the run_keybase entry point and the supplied log ID 372e75b82fd8d0fc8954811c to investigate why the GUI does not start after installation. Reproduce the reported install and launch sequence, then confirm that the GUI starts successfully without requiring the reported workaround.

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Assessment

Tech stack
go
Domain
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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