keybase / keybase/client

Generating a GPG Key using Name w/ Parens with Windows GUI

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Description

When generating a GPG Key using a name with parens (i.e. "Yuuki Shishome (Company)") the CLI correctly stops you and forces a real name without parens. However, the GUI does not and will fail silently in the background while it "generates your GPG key" infinitely in the background.

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No file or test is named in the issue. Start by reproducing Windows GUI key generation with a name containing parentheses, then compare its behavior with the CLI validation. Done means the GUI rejects or clearly reports the invalid name instead of appearing to generate indefinitely.

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Assessment

Tech stack
go
Domain
cryptography, desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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