Nostore
Browser extension for secure key management and signing - not a client itself
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Nostore is a browser extension that provides secure Nostr key management and signing capabilities. It’s not a client itself, but enables web clients to work securely without handling your private keys directly.
Key Features
- Secure Key Storage: Keys never leave your browser
- NIP-07 Signing: Standard signing interface for web clients
- Easy Integration: Works with all NIP-07 compatible clients
- Open Source: Auditable security
- Chrome & Firefox: Cross-browser support
Why Choose Nostore?
Nostore is essential if you use web-based Nostr clients. It provides a secure way to use clients like Snort, Iris, and Coracle without pasting your private key into websites.
How It Works
- Install the browser extension
- Import or generate your Nostr keys
- Visit any NIP-07 compatible web client
- The client requests signatures from Nostore
- You approve each action
Security Benefits
- Keys never exposed to websites
- Per-site permissions
- Explicit approval for each signing
- Open source for transparency
Technical Details
- Developer: Lez
- Open Source: Yes (MIT)
- Platform: Chrome, Firefox, Brave
Unique Advantages
- Best practice for web client security
- Essential tool for web users
- Simple, focused purpose