Git auth error message should not assume ~/.ssh/id_rsa #31

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opened 2026-02-09 14:52:45 +00:00 by mik-tf · 0 comments

mik-tf commented

2026-02-09 14:52:45 +00:00

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Current Behavior

When git authentication fails, the error message suggests checking ~/.ssh/id_rsa. Many users now use id_ed25519 or other key types.

Expected Behavior

The error message should be generic, e.g.:

"Check your git authentication (SSH key or token)"
Or detect which key files actually exist and mention those

Location

Search for the string id_rsa in the codebase to find the error message.

## Current Behavior When git authentication fails, the error message suggests checking `~/.ssh/id_rsa`. Many users now use `id_ed25519` or other key types. ## Expected Behavior The error message should be generic, e.g.: - "Check your git authentication (SSH key or token)" - Or detect which key files actually exist and mention those ## Location Search for the string `id_rsa` in the codebase to find the error message.