# NIP-46 Roadmap & Features

> **Status**: ON HOLD (deferred 2026-06-23 — current NIP-46 login is working well; revisit these enhancements later).

This document outlines the current state of our NIP-46 (Nostr Connect) implementation and tracks future enhancements. The goal is to provide a seamless, secure, and user-friendly remote signing experience.

## Current State

As of the latest refactor, the NIP-46 login flow has been simplified to prioritize ease of use for the majority of users:

*   **QR-First UX**: The login modal immediately presents a QR code for easy pairing with mobile signers (e.g., Amber, NsecBunker).
*   **One-Click Copy**: A prominent "Copy Connect Link" button allows users to quickly grab the `nostrconnect://` URI for manual pasting if needed.
*   **Hidden Complexity**: Advanced options like manual bunker URL entry and relay configuration are hidden by default to reduce cognitive load.
*   **Manual Fallback**: A "Trouble scanning?" toggle reveals the raw URI for debugging or manual copying in edge cases.
*   **Automatic Persistence**: Sessions are automatically remembered to streamline future logins.

## Planned Features & Improvements

The following features are candidates for future implementation:

### 1. Manual Bunker Connection
*   **Description**: Allow users to manually paste a `bunker://` URL provided by their signer service.
*   **Use Case**: Users who set up a remote signer on a server or desktop application that provides a static connection string.
*   **Implementation**: Restore the manual input toggle in a "Advanced" or "Manual" tab within the modal.

### 2. Advanced Relay Configuration
*   **Description**: Allow users to customize the relays used for the NIP-46 handshake and subsequent communication.
*   **Use Case**: Users with strict privacy requirements or those using private relays for their signing devices.
*   **Implementation**: Add a "Relay Settings" accordion or step in the connection flow.

### 3. NIP-05 Discovery
*   **Description**: Allow users to enter a NIP-05 address (e.g., `user@domain.com`) to discover their signer's relay and public key automatically.
*   **Use Case**: Simplifies the login process to just an email-like identifier, similar to regular web logins.
*   **Implementation**: Query the `.well-known/nostr.json` of the domain to resolve the NIP-46 config.

### 4. Two-Way Pairing / Auth
*   **Description**: Support flows where the client (this app) scans a QR code generated by the signer, rather than the signer scanning the client.
*   **Use Case**: Desktop users pairing with a mobile device where the desktop has a webcam.

### 5. Session Management UI
*   **Description**: A dedicated settings panel to view connected signers, revoke permissions, or forget saved sessions.
*   **Use Case**: Users managing multiple signing devices or rotating keys.

### 6. Multi-Account Support via NIP-46
*   **Description**: Better support for signers that manage multiple keys (personas) behind a single connection.
*   **Use Case**: Users who want to switch between "Personal", "Work", and "Anon" profiles without reconnecting.

## Known Issues

*   **QR Code Density**: Very long URIs (with many relays or long secrets) can create dense QR codes that are hard to scan on low-resolution screens.
*   **Browser Compatibility**: The "Copy" button relies on the Clipboard API, which requires a secure context (HTTPS) and active focus.

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