MetaMask / MetaMask/metamask-extension

Notification when attempting to import seed phrase in the wrong area on MM

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area-UI type-enhancement type-security
Dominant language
TypeScript
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Description

**What problem are you trying to solve?**
Sometimes users try to import their seed phrase in the "import account" section.

**Describe the solution you'd like**
If someone starts to type in their seed phrase, a red notification should display as soon as the space bar is pressed, which would suggest a seed phrase and not a private key.

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Research direction

Start by locating the MetaMask extension's "import account" section and its private-key input. Reproduce entering a space-separated seed phrase and confirm where validation or notifications are handled; done means a red notification appears when the space bar indicates a seed phrase is being entered.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
frontend
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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