libgit2 / libgit2/pygit2

Is public key required?

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Description

Why is the public key required? Shouldn't public key only be installed in actual repo and client only needs the private key ?

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Research direction

Start by checking pygit2's SSH authentication documentation and the relevant public/private key handling entry point. Determine whether the public key is required by pygit2/libgit2 or by the SSH client, then document the answer or identify the needed change.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
authentication, security
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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