A simple CLI tool to convert Ethereum plain private key to UTC/JSON keystore format.

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WARNING

Please don't share your private key (plain text or UTC/JSON keystore format) to anyone. Keep it safe!

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Usage

Part 1 - Build the CLI

$ cd /path/to/projects
$ git clone https://github.com/zulhfreelancer/private-key-to-json.git
$ cd private-key-to-json
$ npm link

private-key-to-json command will be available globally.

Part 2 - Using the CLI

$ cd /path/to/any/folder
$ private-key-to-json

**************************** WARNING *****************************
* This will create/replace private_key.json file in this folder. *
* ------------------ Press Ctrl + C to abort. ------------------ *
******************************************************************

Please enter the plain private key:
xxx

Please enter the passphrase:
<just-press-enter-if-it-has-no-passphrase>


JSON keystore generated. See private_key.json file.

Part 3 - The UTC/JSON keystore

Inside the /path/to/any/folder, you will see a file named private_key.json. Every time you run private-key-to-json command, it will replace the content of the file.

Testing the Private Key

You can test the UTC/JSON keystore file at MyCrypto by choosing Keystore / JSON File option in that webpage.

Uninstall the CLI

If you no longer need the CLI, you can remove it by running the following command:

$ npm uninstall -g private-key-to-json