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A React Native Nostr Signer Module for Android
https://github.com/chebizarro/nostrsignermodule

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A React Native Nostr Signer Module for Android

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# React Native Nostr Signer Module



A React Native module that provides signing capabilities for Nostr applications, implementing [NIP-55](https://github.com/nostr-protocol/nips/blob/master/55.md). This module allows developers to sign Nostr events through Android Signer apps securely and efficiently.



## Table of Contents



- [Introduction](#introduction)

- [Features](#features)

- [Installation](#installation)

- [Setup](#setup)

- [Usage](#usage)

- [API Reference](#api-reference)

- [Example](#example)

- [NIP-55 Compliance](#nip-55-compliance)

- [Contributing](#contributing)

- [License](#license)



## Introduction



The React Native Nostr Signer Module enables React Native applications to interact with [Nostr](https://nostr.com/) Signer apps using Intents and the Content Manager. By adhering to [NIP-55](https://github.com/nostr-protocol/nips/blob/master/55.md), this module ensures secure and standardized signing of Nostr events, facilitating seamless integration with the Nostr network.



## Features



- **Sign Nostr Events**: Securely sign events to interact with the Nostr protocol.

- **Retrieve Public Keys**: Access the user's public key for identity verification.

- **NIP-55 Compliance**: Fully implements the NIP-55 specification for application-level signing.

- **Cross-Platform Support**: Currently supports Android; iOS support is planned for future releases.



## Installation



Using npm:



```bash

npm install react-native-nostr-signer-module

```



Or using Yarn:



```bash

yarn add react-native-nostr-signer-module

```



## Setup



### Android



1. **Add the Module to Your Project**



   If you're using React Native version 0.60 or higher, the module should be linked automatically. For older versions, you'll need to link the module manually.



2. **Update `MainApplication.java`**



   Add the module package to your list of packages:



   ```java

   import com.nostrsignermodule.NostrSignerPackage; // Import the module package



   public class MainApplication extends Application implements ReactApplication {

       // ...



       @Override

       protected List getPackages() {

           @SuppressWarnings("UnnecessaryLocalVariable")

           List packages = new PackageList(this).getPackages();

           // Add the NostrSignerPackage

           packages.add(new NostrSignerPackage());

           return packages;

       }



       // ...

   }

   ```



3. **Update `AndroidManifest.xml`**



   Ensure that the package name and permissions are correctly set in your `AndroidManifest.xml` if required by the module.



### iOS



iOS support is currently under development and will be available in future releases.



## Usage



Import the module in your JavaScript or TypeScript code:



```javascript

import NostrSignerModule from 'react-native-nostr-signer-module';

```



### Initialize the Module



You can set the package name of the external signer app if required:



```javascript

NostrSignerModule.setPackageName('com.example.signerapp');

```



### Check if External Signer is Installed



```javascript

const isInstalled = await NostrSignerModule.isExternalSignerInstalled('com.example.signerapp');

if (isInstalled) {

  console.log('Signer app is installed');

} else {

  console.log('Signer app is not installed');

}

```



### Get Public Key



Retrieve the user's public key:



```javascript

try {

  const result = await NostrSignerModule.getPublicKey();

  const publicKey = result.npub;

  console.log('Public Key:', publicKey);

} catch (error) {

  console.error('Failed to get public key:', error);

}

```



### Sign Event



Sign a Nostr event represented as a JSON string:



```javascript

try {

  const eventJson = '{"content": "Hello, Nostr!"}';

  const eventId = 'event123';

  const npub = 'npub1examplepublickey';



  const result = await NostrSignerModule.signEvent(eventJson, eventId, npub);

  const signature = result.signature;

  console.log('Signature:', signature);

} catch (error) {

  console.error('Failed to sign event:', error);

}

```



## API Reference



### Methods



#### `setPackageName(packageName: string): Promise`



Sets the package name of the external signer app.



**Parameters:**



- `packageName` (`string`): The package name of the signer app.



**Returns:**



- `Promise`: Resolves when the package name is set.



#### `isExternalSignerInstalled(packageName: string): Promise`



Checks if an external signer app is installed.



**Parameters:**



- `packageName` (`string`): The package name of the signer app.



**Returns:**



- `Promise`: `true` if the signer app is installed, `false` otherwise.



#### `getPublicKey(permissions?: string): Promise<{ npub: string; package: string }>`



Retrieves the user's public key.



**Parameters:**



- `permissions` (`string`, optional): Permissions requested from the signer app.



**Returns:**



- `Promise`: An object containing the public key and package name.



#### `signEvent(eventJson: string, eventId: string, npub: string): Promise<{ signature: string; id: string; event: string }>`



Signs a Nostr event.



**Parameters:**



- `eventJson` (`string`): A JSON string representing the event to be signed.

- `eventId` (`string`): The ID of the event.

- `npub` (`string`): The public key of the user.



**Returns:**



- `Promise`: An object containing the signature, event ID, and signed event JSON.



#### `getInstalledSignerApps(): Promise`



Retrieves a list of installed signer apps.



**Returns:**



- `Promise`: An array of `SignerAppInfo` objects.



### Types



#### `SignerAppInfo`



Represents information about an installed signer app.



```typescript

interface SignerAppInfo {

  name: string;

  packageName: string;

  iconData: string; // Base64-encoded icon data

  iconUrl?: string;

}

```



## Example



Below is a complete example demonstrating how to use the module:



```javascript

import React, { useEffect, useState } from 'react';

import { View, Text, Button, Image, FlatList } from 'react-native';

import NostrSignerModule from 'react-native-nostr-signer-module';



const App = () => {

  const [publicKey, setPublicKey] = useState('Unknown');

  const [signature, setSignature] = useState('Unknown');

  const [signerApps, setSignerApps] = useState([]);



  useEffect(() => {

    initSigner();

  }, []);



  const initSigner = async () => {

    try {

      // Set package name if needed

      await NostrSignerModule.setPackageName('com.example.signerapp');



      // Check if signer is installed

      const isInstalled = await NostrSignerModule.isExternalSignerInstalled('com.example.signerapp');

      if (isInstalled) {

        // Get public key

        const pubKeyResult = await NostrSignerModule.getPublicKey();

        setPublicKey(pubKeyResult.npub);



        // Sign event

        const signResult = await NostrSignerModule.signEvent('{"content":"Hello Nostr"}', 'event123', pubKeyResult.npub);

        setSignature(signResult.signature);

      } else {

        setPublicKey('Signer app not installed');

        setSignature('Cannot sign event');

      }



      // Get installed signer apps

      const apps = await NostrSignerModule.getInstalledSignerApps();

      setSignerApps(apps);

    } catch (error) {

      console.error('Error:', error);

    }

  };



  const renderSignerApp = ({ item }) => (

    

      {item.iconData ? (

        

      ) : null}

      

        {item.name}

        {item.packageName}

      

    

  );



  return (

    

      Public Key: {publicKey}

      Signature: {signature}



       item.packageName}

        renderItem={renderSignerApp}

      />



      

    

  );

};



export default App;

```



## NIP-55 Compliance



This module implements the [NIP-55](https://github.com/nostr-protocol/nips/blob/master/55.md) specification, which defines the protocol for application-level signing of Nostr events. By adhering to NIP-55, the module ensures secure and standardized interactions with the Nostr network, promoting interoperability between different Nostr clients and services.



## Contributing



Contributions are welcome! If you'd like to contribute to this project, please follow these steps:



1. **Fork the Repository**: Click the 'Fork' button at the top right of the repository page.



2. **Clone Your Fork**:



   ```bash

   git clone https://github.com/chebizarro/react-native-nostr-signer.git

   cd react-native-nostr-signer

   ```



3. **Create a New Branch**:



   ```bash

   git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name

   ```



4. **Make Your Changes**: Implement your feature or bug fix.



5. **Commit Your Changes**:



   ```bash

   git commit -am 'Add some feature'

   ```



6. **Push to the Branch**:



   ```bash

   git push origin feature/your-feature-name

   ```



7. **Open a Pull Request**: Go to the repository on GitHub and click 'New pull request'.



## License



This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.



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**Note**: For any issues or questions, please open an issue on the [GitHub repository](https://github.com/chebizarro/react-native-nostr-signer/issues).



## Additional Information



### Dependencies



- **React Native**: ^0.70.0 or higher

- **Android SDK**: API Level 21 or higher



### Supported Platforms



- **Android**: Supported

- **iOS**: Coming soon



### Permissions



Ensure that any required permissions are declared in your application's `AndroidManifest.xml` file.



### Testing



To test the module, you can run the example app provided in the repository:



```bash

cd example

npm install

npm run android

```



### Feedback



We appreciate feedback and contributions. If you encounter any issues or have suggestions for improvements, please open an issue on the GitHub repository.



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Thank you for using the React Native Nostr Signer Module!