Trying to register a snap already reserved doesn't explain the error cause
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Current evaluation
Closed without resolution. The generic error for reserved snaps was not updated to clarify registration status. No fix or pull request was implemented.
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Issue body
When I try to register a snap that is reserved previously, an error is returned:
Registration failed.
This error should explain that the name is already registered by the user and snaps of that name can just be uploaded.
Evaluation history
| Date | Model | Scores | Action | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| qwen/qwen3.6-35b-a3b | — | — | Closed without resolution. The generic error for reserved snaps was not updated to clarify registration status. No fix or pull request was implemented. | |
| qwen/qwen3.6-35b-a3b | — | — | Requesting a clearer error message for already-reserved snap names was closed without comments or resolution, indicating the enhancement was abandoned or addressed in a later release without tracking. | |
| qwen/qwen3.6-35b-a3b | — | — | Closed without resolution. The report requested clearer error messaging for already reserved snaps. With zero comments and no code changes, the issue was abandoned. |
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Related issues
| Issue | Project | State | Summary | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1596782 Trying to register a snap already registered doesn't explain the error cause | snapcraft (launchpad) | closed | Closed without implementation. The vague error message for already registered snaps was never updated. No pull request or fix was submitted, indicating the report was abandoned. | |
| #1602091 Trying to register a snap I registered before points to the dispute form | snapcraft (launchpad) | closed | Closed without resolution or comments, likely abandoned. The reported bug causing incorrect dispute URL display for already-registered snap names was never addressed or fixed. | |
| #1619193 Registering a snap without agreeing to terms and conditions fails opaquely | snapcraft (launchpad) | closed | Closed without resolution. The request to replace generic failure messages with actionable guidance for unagreed terms remains unaddressed. |