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Function: toDID()

toDID(did): null | DID

Defined in: src/types/atproto-validators.ts:89

Validates and brands a DID string.

Parameters​

did​

string

Potential DID string

Returns​

null | DID

Branded DID if valid, null otherwise

Remarks​

DID format: did:method:identifier

Validation rules:

  • Must start with did:
  • Method must be lowercase alphabetic
  • Identifier must be non-empty, alphanumeric with periods, underscores, hyphens

Supported methods:

  • did:plc:* (Placeholder, AT Protocol default)
  • did:web:* (Web-based)
  • Other methods allowed but may not be resolvable

Example​

const valid = toDID('did:plc:z72i7hdynmk6r22z27h6tvur');
console.log(valid); // 'did:plc:z72i7hdynmk6r22z27h6tvur'

const invalid = toDID('not-a-did');
console.log(invalid); // null