# Key Commands
# Add Key
Command: proton key:add [privateKey]
Description: Add a private key to the wallet. Optionally encrypt stored keys with a password.
Arguments:
privateKey(optional): The private key to add (starts with PVT_K1)
Interactive Features:
- Option to encrypt stored keys with a password
- Prompts for private key if not provided as argument
Example:
proton key:add
proton key:add PVT_K1_your_private_key
# Find Private Key
Command: proton key:get <publicKey>
Description: Find the corresponding private key for a given public key in the wallet.
Arguments:
publicKey(required): The public key to look up
Example:
proton key:get PUB_K1_your_public_key
# List Keys
Command: proton key:list
Description: List all public and private key pairs stored in the wallet.
Example:
proton key:list
# Lock Keys
Command: proton key:lock
Description: Encrypt stored keys with a password.
Features:
- Option to use existing 32-character password
- Can generate new random password
- Displays generated password for safekeeping
Example:
proton key:lock
# Remove Key
Command: proton key:remove [privateKey]
Description: Remove a private key from the wallet.
Arguments:
privateKey(optional): The private key to remove
Safety Features:
- Confirmation prompt before deletion
- Interactive mode if private key not provided
Example:
proton key:remove
proton key:remove PVT_K1_your_private_key
# Reset Keys
Command: proton key:reset
Description: Reset password and delete all stored private keys.
Safety Features:
- Double confirmation required
- Warning about irreversible action
Example:
proton key:reset
# Unlock Keys
Command: proton key:unlock [password]
Description: Unlock the wallet to access stored keys.
Arguments:
password(optional): The 32-character password
Security Note:
- Keys will be stored in plaintext until locked again
- Displays warning about plaintext storage
Example:
proton key:unlock
proton key:unlock your_32_character_password