bark

github.com/forgesworn/bark Nostr Open-source projectOpen source

bark signs Nostr events through a NIP-07 interface backed by NIP-46 remote signing.

github.com/forgesworn/bark
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About bark

Bark is a browser extension that provides a NIP-07 interface for web apps while signing Nostr events through a remote NIP-46 signer. Keys remain on the signer hardware and are not stored in the browser, and NIP-44 encrypt and decrypt requests are forwarded to the remote signer. It works with Heartwood, nsecBunker, Amber, nsec.app, or a self-hosted bunker, paired by pasted bunker URI or nostrconnect QR code. It can import Heartwood per-identity bunker URIs to switch identities, shows in-page notices for policy-gated approvals, offers optional whitelisting for window.nostr visibility, and does not provide wallet, Lightning, or zaps functions.

Key features

  • Signs Nostr events through a remote NIP-46 signer via NIP-07
  • Works with Heartwood, nsecBunker, Amber, nsec.app, or own signer
  • Imports Heartwood per-identity bunker URIs to switch identities
  • Forwards NIP-44 encrypt and decrypt requests to remote signer
  • Hides window.nostr except on whitelisted sites when enabled
  • Shows in-page notice for policy-gated approval requests
Best for: Nostr users who keep keys on a separate NIP-46 signer and sign from web apps.
Good for
  • Keys stay on signer hardware rather than in the browser
  • Compatible with multiple NIP-46 bunkers and pairing methods
  • Interface available in 53 locales
Watch out for
  • Does not include wallet, Lightning, or zaps functionality
  • Does not store keys locally, so a separate NIP-46 signer is required
  • Does not run on stock Android Chromium or Vanadium, which lack extension support

bark at a glance

Type
Open-source project
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Open source
Yes · Source code
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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bark FAQ

How do I pair Bark with a signer?
Paste a bunker:// URI from a compliant signer, or generate a nostrconnect:// URI and QR code for the signer to connect back over the relay.
How do I install the extension?
Download the browser package from the latest GitHub release, extract it, enable Developer mode, load it as unpacked, then enter a bridge address or bunker URI.
Does Bark store private keys?
No. It does not store keys locally; keys remain on the signer hardware and NIP-44 operations are forwarded to the remote signer.
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