keybase / keybase/client

Translation required for impenetrable jargon: “The device you are currently using needs to be provisioned.”

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Description

$ keybase login:
“The device you are currently using needs to be provisioned.
Which one of your existing devices would you like to use
to provision this new device?”

No help available. Inappropriate device made selectable, no other options, no login.

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the keybase login flow and locating the entry point that emits the provisioning prompt. Clarify the jargon and ensure the prompt explains the required next step or available device choices; done means a user can understand how to proceed or why login cannot continue.

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Assessment

Tech stack
go
Domain
authentication, cli
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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