README
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Keybase
This repository contains the Keybase core crypto libraries, command-line utility, and local Keybase service. All code is written in the Go Language, making heavy use of Go's OpenPGP and NaCl Library implementation.
Our intended architecture is that keybase
runs a local service on Desktop
environments, which can be connected to over a local Unix domain sockets on OSX/Linux,
and over named pipes on Windows. The persistent service will eventually listen
for asynchronous server updates, and will serve several clients, like the command-line
utility, the graphical desktop app (see electron
), and the Keybase
FUSE-mounted file system.
For now, the only client ready for production is the command-line utility.
Status
The Keybase service/client is approaching a release-ready state on OSX and Linux, with Windows shortly behind. Code in this repository is safe to run against either our production site or our staging server.
Install production client
Mac
brew update
brew install keybase
Linux
Download the appropriate package:
Building
cd $GOPATH/src/github.com/keybase/client/go/keybase # assuming a proper $GOPATH
export GO15VENDOREXPERIMENT=1 # all dependencies are vendored
go install --tags production # otherwise it will default to 'devel' mode
export PATH=$PATH:$GOPATH/bin # if it's not in your path already
Run the service
keybase service
Or specify a custom home directory (and use -d for debug):
keybase -H ~/Projects/Keybase/dev -d service
Run the client
keybase login
keybase id max
Or you can run the client in "Standalone" Mode
# No service needed, but you'll be repeatedly prompted for your passphrase
keybase --standalone id max
License
Most code is released under the New BSD (3 Clause) License.
Directories
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Code used to support authentication tokens for arbitrary purposes.
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Code used to support authentication tokens for arbitrary purposes. |
this command is only for testing purposes
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this command is only for testing purposes |
encoding
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PaperKeyPrimary creates the initial paper backup key for a user.
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PaperKeyPrimary creates the initial paper backup key for a user. |
Code used in populating JSON objects to generating Keybase-style signatures.
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Code used in populating JSON objects to generating Keybase-style signatures. |
Package minterm implements minimal terminal functions.
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Package minterm implements minimal terminal functions. |
Package saltpack is an implementation of the saltpack message format.
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Package saltpack is an implementation of the saltpack message format. |
basic
Package basic is a basic implementation of a saltpack key/keyring configuration.
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Package basic is a basic implementation of a saltpack key/keyring configuration. |
tools
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