FuelLabs/forc

Add support for wallet import via private key

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#6 opened on Oct 23, 2024

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Description

Context

Currently forc wallet import only supports importing wallet(s) via mnemonic. Private keys are commonly used to more easily transfer accounts across wallets; hence it should also be supported here.

Current behaviour of forc wallet import:

> forc wallet import

Please enter your mnemonic phrase:

Proposed behaviour:

> forc wallet import

Please enter your mnemonic phrase or private key:

This solution retains the simplicity of the current flow while supporting importing accounts via both mnemonic and private-key - without introducing additional flags.

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Research direction
Examine the current forc wallet import flow and the mnemonic parsing logic. Then extend it to accept a private key, validate it (e.g., length, curve), and derive the corresponding address. Consider using the existing crypto libraries (like fuel crypto) for key operations. The implementation should detect whether input is a mnemonic or private key and handle accordingly.
Tech stack
rust
Domain
cliapicryptography
Issue type
Feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
Half day
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Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
RustFuel ecosystem basics
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
55