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zel-to-adalite-keyfile (Cardano Key File Creator)

Script to convert Zelcore private key to adaLite key file This script allows you to create a Cardano key file from a private key and password.

Prerequisites

Ensure you have the following installed:

  • Node.js (version 20.x or higher)
  • npm (version 10.x or higher)

Installation

  1. Clone this repository or download the script files.
  2. Navigate to the project directory.
  3. Install the required npm packages:
npm i

Usage

Running the Script

  1. Open a terminal and navigate to the project directory.
  2. Run the script using the following command:
node index.js
  1. You will be prompted to enter your private key and password:
Enter your private key: [Your Private Key] // Needs to be zelcore wallet private key and not the wif format one.
Enter your password: [Your Password] // A password of you own choosing used to decrypt the file when importing.

Example

Enter your private key: dfe2acb0
Enter your password: 1234

Output

Once the script runs successfully, it will create a cardano_key.json file in the project directory. The content of this file will be the exported Cardano key file. The file can the be imported to AdaLite wallet @see https://adalite.io/ with key file option.

Error Handling

If there are any errors during the execution, they will be logged in the console.

Script Overview

The script performs the following actions:

  1. Prompts the user for their private key and password.
  2. Uses the cardano-crypto.js library to generate a Cardano key pair from the provided private key.
  3. Exports the wallet secret using the provided password.
  4. Saves the exported wallet secret to a cardano_key.json file.