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Create an explicit list of all Release Manager GPG keys

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Description

Instead of recommending users import GPG keys by ID (a process which can be fallible) we should provide a file containing all public keys of release managers both current and historical and document a direct import method to GPG instead of by key ID.

This will also be useful for future folks who may find it difficult to discover the authoritative keys.

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Research direction

Start by locating the existing documentation that recommends importing Release Manager GPG keys by ID, then identify the authoritative current and historical public keys. Add a maintained file containing those keys and document direct GPG import from that file; done means users no longer need key IDs and both current and historical keys are covered.

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Assessment

Domain
cryptography, documentation, security
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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