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How to simulate keys input in DOS command / C# (GPG)

I'm executing GPG as DOS commands in C#. Works in majority. I've managed reading passwords from standard input (similarly to written here)

But I've stuck on keys deletion what you need is execute below command: 

gpg --delete-key "Key Name"

But problem is GPG asks you if you are sure you want to delete this key and what you
need is press Y < ENTER > what I'm not able to archive...
Seems it doesn't read from StdIO

I've tried DOS-like solution 

echo Y | gpg --delete-key "Key Name"

or making txt file with Y as 1st line and < Enter > as 2nd

type yes.txt | gpg --delete-key "Key Name"

Both didnt work...

Any idea how to make it working ??

Solution

  • Try to pass --yes as a param.

    From the GPG manual:

    --delete-key name

    Remove key from the public keyring. In batch mode either --yes is required or the key must be specified by fingerprint. This is a safeguard against accidental deletion of multiple keys.