simplex-chat / simplex-chat/simplex-chat
[Q]: create a contact database file and use it in cli app
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Description
Question
Is it possible to create a contact database file and use it afterwards, on different devices. Like is described in cli app help
-d,--database DB_FILE Path prefix to chat and agent database files
(default: "/home/ariel/.simplex/simplex_v1")
-k,--key KEY Database encryption key/pass-phrase
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Research direction
Start with the CLI app help text for --database and --key, then trace how those options locate and protect the chat and agent database files. Document whether a database can be created, copied, and reused on another device, including any required key or limitations; done when the workflow is clear.
Written by the indexing model from the issue text.
Assessment
- Domain
- cli, documentation
- Issue type
- Documentation
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 25/100