angristan/wireguard-install

Installation should refuse to continue if /etc/wireguard exists

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#537 opened on Jan 19, 2025

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Description

I just had to work around an issue where uninstalling and reinstalling this script left the keys generated from a previous installation, in a new installation. As a result, none of the keys generated, worked with the new install.

The script installation should complain, and refuse to continue, if previous configuration files exist. Alternatively, it should warn the user loudly about problems with the previous install, including saying loudly that newly generated keys won't work.

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Research direction
Locate the installation script and add a check at the start to verify if /etc/wireguard exists, and if so, exit with an error message.
Tech stack
shell
Domain
devops
Issue type
Feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
2
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
Under 1 hour
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Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
Shell scripting
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
80