Implement basic form of `snapcraft register-key`
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Current evaluation
Merged implementation of the snapcraft register-key command. Code was refactored to align with updated snap key management interfaces, CI failures were resolved, and tolerance was added for snapd output quirks. The feature is now integrated.
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Issue body
This adds a basic register-key command that can be used to register keys
from your snap keyring.
We don't yet have all the prescribed error modes in place, and nor are
we able to tell which keys are already enabled. That requires some more
work on the store side.
Evaluation history
| Date | Model | Scores | Action | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| qwen/qwen3.6-35b-a3b | — | — | Merged implementation of the snapcraft register-key command. Code was refactored to align with updated snap key management interfaces, CI failures were resolved, and tolerance was added for snapd output quirks. The feature is now integrated. | |
| qwen3.6-35b-a3b-mtp-q6 | — | — | Merged implementation of the snapcraft register-key command. Introduces basic key registration from the snap keyring, refactored to align with updated snapd interfaces. CI failures and a NoneType error were resolved during review prior to merge. | |
| qwen3.6-35b-a3b-mtp-q6 | — | — | Merged. Implements a basic snapcraft register-key command, refactored to use new snap key management interfaces. Includes a workaround for a snapd bug causing a NoneType error. Passed CI validation and was merged. |
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Related issues
| Issue | Project | State | Summary | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1612730 Implement `snapcraft register-key` | snapcraft (launchpad) | closed | Request to implement snapcraft register-key was closed without action. No pull requests or comments were submitted, indicating the feature was abandoned or superseded. | |
| #824 Add `snapcraft create-key` | snapcraft | merged | Merged. Adds snapcraft create-key to wrap snap create-key, unifying key creation and registration. Prevents duplicate registration errors and improves UX. Applied reviewer feedback and minor tweaks before merging. | |
| #1595012 Implement snapcraft register | snapcraft (launchpad) | closed | Implemented and verified the snapcraft register command, enabling developers to register snap names directly from the CLI and improving the upload workflow. |