[ bug ] Error: private key is encrypted
Author: yonasCreated Oct 1, 2024Updated Aug 23, 2026
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Describe the bug gitui can't deal with encrypted private keys.
To Reproduce Steps to reproduce the behavior:
- Create an encrypted key
- add the key to your ~/.gitconfig under
user.signingkey - Attempt to commit files using
gitu
Expected behavior Use the ssh-agent or ask for the password.
Context (please complete the following information):
- OS/Distro + Version:
ubuntu 24] - GitUI Version: gitui 0.26.3 2024-06-02 (95e1d4d)
- Rust version: 1.81.0
Source: gitui-org/gitui