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feat: ability to import/export IPNS key #2345

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@SgtPooki
SgtPooki
opened on Mar 14, 2025

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.

Users cannot import/export keys easily, and have to use the CLI.

Describe the solution you'd like

We should provide both an import and export button in Settings - IPNS Publishing Keys, next to rename/remove.

When a user imports/exports a key, we should accept/export both .key files and base64 if possible.

Describe alternatives you've considered

Users currently have to run CLI commands to do this, e.g. ipfs key export <name>

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From slack chat: https://ipshipyard.slack.com/archives/C046HDAHA13/p1741954637480849

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  5. george-hub331 commented on Mar 17, 2025

    @george-hub331
    george-hub331
    on Mar 17, 2025
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    Hi @SgtPooki, good day!
    I attempted this, but encountered an error: "Failed to import: file argument 'key' is required."
    After tracing the issue, I found it's related to the Kubo client. Would it be okay if I submit a PR to fix it?

  6. SgtPooki commented on Mar 17, 2025

    @SgtPooki
    SgtPooki
    on Mar 17, 2025
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    @george-hub331 absolutely. are you talking about in kubo-rpc-client?

  7. george-hub331 commented on Mar 17, 2025

    @george-hub331
    george-hub331
    on Mar 17, 2025
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    yea

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  9. shobit000 commented on Mar 23, 2025

    @shobit000
    shobit000
    on Mar 23, 2025

    #2348

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