#1983·zeal

TLS initialization failed when fetching docsets list from api.zealdocs.org

Author: xgrindCreated Sep 14, 2026Updated Sep 15, 2026
Labelsstatus/awaiting-responsescope/api-serverscope/ui/docset-manager

Describe the bug When trying to access the "Available" tab in the Docset Library, Zeal fails to download the list and shows a "TLS initialization failed" error dialog.

To Reproduce Steps to reproduce the behavior:

  1. Open Zeal.
  2. Go to Tools -> Docset Library.
  3. Click on the "Available" tab (or attempt to refresh/download).
  4. See the error popup.

Error Details

  • Error: TLS initialization failed
  • URL: https://api.zealdocs.org/v1/docsets

Environment:

  • OS: Mageia 10
  • Zeal Version: 0.9.1

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