webauth failed to share secrets with github desktop about desktop HOT 6 CLOSED

I just switched to SmartGit, works fine

from desktop.

The name org.freedesktop.secrets was not provided by any .service files ; error when trying to sign into github desktop from steamdeck desktop

This is related to libsecret (what the app uses for credential storage) and not being able to find a compatible backend.

I'm not familiar with what SteamDeck has installed, but without a compatible backend like gnome-keyring installed this is likely to be an ongoing issue.

from desktop.

even after assuring there's a backend, (kwallet) the auth fails after reaching chrome, prompting for launch of github desktop, with no auth, continuing to ask for a sign in

from desktop.

I will say, this isnt your fault, this encrption sysyem is a bit buggered on steamdeck and usually if i deny it's pull for encryption it just goes through, but with github desktop, the github desktop application is idle upon hitting cancel, taunting me with the signin būtton i just pressed

from desktop.

There are log files the app generates which might help understand what the app receives when it is launched, but it's mostly obscured (to avoid leaking secrets into logs). The logs are at ~/.config/GitHub\ Desktop/logs/ on disk and might yield some more context.

from desktop.

All you're gonna get from the logs is Kwallet throwing a fuss, trust me.

from desktop.