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ethkey
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ethkey is a simple command-line tool for working with Ethereum keyfiles.
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# Usage
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### `ethkey generate`
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Generate a new keyfile.
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If you want to use an existing private key to use in the keyfile, it can be
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specified by setting `--privatekey` with the location of the file containing the
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private key.
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### `ethkey inspect <keyfile>`
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Print various information about the keyfile.
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Private key information can be printed by using the `--private` flag;
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make sure to use this feature with great caution!
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### `ethkey sign <keyfile> <message/file>`
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Sign the message with a keyfile.
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It is possible to refer to a file containing the message.
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### `ethkey verify <address> <signature> <message/file>`
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Verify the signature of the message.
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It is possible to refer to a file containing the message.
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## Passphrases
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For every command that uses a keyfile, you will be prompted to provide the
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passphrase for decrypting the keyfile. To avoid this message, it is possible
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to pass the passphrase by using the `--passphrase` flag pointing to a file that
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contains the passphrase.
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