theupdateframework / theupdateframework/rust-tuf

Consider migrating signing to signatory

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Rust
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Description

We are writing our own wrapper around boringssl instead of using ring, so it'd be nice to use our library for signing. One way to implementing this without forcing everyone to use the same crypto library would be to use signatory, which abstracts over a number of different libraries.

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Research direction

Start by reading the existing wrapper around BoringSSL and reviewing signatory, linked in the issue, to compare their signing abstractions. Determine whether migrating to signatory can support multiple cryptographic libraries without forcing one implementation. Done means an agreed migration approach with its compatibility and scope clarified.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
cryptography
Issue type
Refactor
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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