keybase / keybase/client

Keybase command line hangs with "keybase verify"

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Description

Instead of receiving a help menu specific to the verify functionality, keybase hangs when no entry is given after the "keybase verify" command.

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the issue with keybase verify and confirm that it hangs instead of showing verify-specific help. Trace the command's Go CLI entry point and add or update coverage for the no-argument case; done means the command exits promptly with the expected help menu.

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Assessment

Tech stack
go
Domain
cli
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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