keybase / keybase/client

[Feature Request] An option to show real names instead of usernames.

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Description

It would be great to have the option to view whatever people have entered for their real names instead of their usernames in the chats, chat lists, and anywhere else.

Thanks!

Joey

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Research direction

The request covers chats, chat lists, and other views, but names no files or tests. Start by locating the rendering paths for those surfaces and checking how profile names are available. Done means the option consistently shows entered real names instead of usernames wherever the request applies, with the existing username behavior preserved when appropriate.

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Assessment

Tech stack
go, react, react-native
Domain
frontend
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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