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remove isfile()

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Description

should we remove the isfile check on the private and public keys? instead we can encapsulate the with open in a try except. thoughts?

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Locate the private- and public-key handling code and inspect how the isfile check surrounds each with open call. Confirm the intended behavior with a maintainer before changing it; done means the agreed key-file error handling is implemented and covered by the repository's existing checks.

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Assessment

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

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