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I am not able to decrypt saltpack message using keybase

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Description

My message begins with this
BEGIN KEYBASE SALTPACK ENCRYPTED MESSAGE.

I have used these instructions and also used the online keybase decrypt without any luck, please help

keybase decrypt --infile myfile.txt
keybase decrypt -i myfile.txt -o decrypted.txt
keybase saltpack myfile.txt

example
I used keybase decrypt -i myfile.txt -o decrypted.txt

ERROR Wrong saltpack message type: wanted an encrypted message, but got an unknown message type instead

Client: 1.0.20-20170317111045+6cc2f52
Service: 1.0.20-20170317111045+6cc2f52

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No source files or tests are identified. Start by reproducing the reported commands with the provided saltpack input and inspect why the client reports an unknown message type. Done means determining whether the input or decryption handling is at fault and recording a verified resolution.

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Assessment

Tech stack
shell
Domain
cli, security
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
18/100

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