[Sks-devel] acceptable search input format

[kwadronaut]

Hi,

I noticed that the search for keys in the web fronted is picky in its
input. Some that should work (in my opinion) don't. I double checked
with 'How to specify a uid' in gnupgs documentation [1]. Is there any
rationale to limit the search like it's done currently, or would it be
an improvement to also look for fingerprints, long and short keyids when
the 0x isn't specified at the front? An improvement for end users that
is, given that I don't run any sks servers myself, I'm not paying
attention to possible drawbacks for server operators.

NOK
1202821CBE2CD9C1
1202821CBE2CD9C1
0D24B36AA9A2A651787876451202821CBE2CD9C1

OK
0x1202821CBE2CD9C1
0xBE2CD9C1
0x0D24B36AA9A2A651787876451202821CBE2CD9C1

Ciao,

kwadronaut

[1] https://www.gnupg.org/documentation/manuals/gnupg/Specify-a-User-ID.html

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