keybase / keybase/client

Keybase Requires Placement in /Applications on macOS

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Description

On macOS 10.12 Sierra, Keybase 1.0.23 and 1.0.24 must be located in /Applications to run. If it’s placed in a subfolder, it silently dies.

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Research direction

Reproduce the behavior on macOS 10.12 with Keybase 1.0.23 or 1.0.24, comparing /Applications with a subfolder. Then locate the macOS application launch or packaging entry point; done means the app runs from a subfolder without silently exiting.

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Assessment

Tech stack
macos
Domain
desktop, operating-systems
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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