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unable to run keybase as root
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Description
recently installed keybase on a kali-linux system, which is mostly operated as root for functionality reasons. yet when trying to run run_keybase, it says i cannot do this as a superuser. the keybase GUI is stuck on "loading".
Is this a feature or a bug?
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Research direction
Start by reproducing the issue on the reported Kali Linux setup using run_keybase as root, and observe the GUI's loading state. Review the superuser restriction and determine the expected behavior for root-operated systems; done means the behavior is documented or the reported failure has a confirmed resolution.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- linux
- Domain
- operating-systems
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 20/100