MetaMask / MetaMask/snaps

Add ability to import private keys

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area-capabilities type-enhancement
Dominant language
TypeScript
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Forks
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Description

MyEtherWallet would like to import private keys to Metamask and let them show up as an another account in MetaMask.

Key management snaps should be able to import private keys in a secure way.

This is dependent on Keyrings and Blockkit like UI.

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Research direction

The issue names key management snaps, Keyrings, and Blockkit-like UI, but no files or tests. Start by locating those components and clarifying the dependency boundaries for secure private-key import. Done means imported keys appear as another MetaMask account without compromising key security.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
blockchain, security
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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