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feat: Add example demonstrating the Identify protocol usage in js-libp2p

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Request: Add Identify Protocol Example

It would be great to add an example showcasing how to use the Identify protocol in js-libp2p. This protocol is essential for peers to exchange basic information such as:

  • Peer ID
  • Supported protocols
  • Observed addresses
Suggested contents for the example

The example could demonstrate:

  • How Identify works out-of-the-box with the js-libp2p configuration
  • How to access Identify information from peers
  • How to respond to events or log peer info after a connection is established

This would help users understand peer discovery and metadata exchange more clearly, especially when debugging or building custom tools on top of libp2p.

Thanks for all the great work on this repo!

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Research direction

Read the linked Identify protocol documentation first, then inspect existing examples in the js-libp2p-examples repository to determine the appropriate example structure. The example should show the default Identify setup, access to peer information, and logging or responding after connection; done means these requested behaviors are demonstrated clearly.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript
Domain
networking
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
48/100

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