FS#46702 - [chromium] Chromium should depend on libu2f-host in order to support Yubikeys
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Opened by Radu Potop (wooptoo) - Tuesday, 13 October 2015, 20:13 GMT
Last edited by Evangelos Foutras (foutrelis) - Thursday, 22 October 2015, 04:03 GMT
Opened by Radu Potop (wooptoo) - Tuesday, 13 October 2015, 20:13 GMT
Last edited by Evangelos Foutras (foutrelis) - Thursday, 22 October 2015, 04:03 GMT
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Details
In order the support the incoming wave of Yubikeys out of
the box, Chromium needs to depend on the libu2f-host
library.
Without this lib the key will not work, leaving users wondering whether their device is broken. The correct functionality can be tested here: https://demo.yubico.com/u2f?tab=register |
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Closed by Evangelos Foutras (foutrelis)
Thursday, 22 October 2015, 04:03 GMT
Reason for closing: Won't implement
Thursday, 22 October 2015, 04:03 GMT
Reason for closing: Won't implement
I'm guessing the library itself isn't necessary, only the udev rules that ship in libu2f-host and allow user access to the device. In such case, it's up to the user to install the required package(s).
Maybe this could be added as an optional dep?
The Yubico website also provides detailed setup information: https://www.yubico.com/faq/enable-u2f-linux/