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wallet_getPermissions

Returns the current permissions granted to the dApp. This method does not prompt the user.

Parameters

None

Returns

Array of permission objects:

Field	Type	Description
`parentCapability`	`string`	The permission name
`date`	`number`	Timestamp when granted
`caveats`	`array`	Restrictions on the permission

Example


const permissions = await window.$onekey.ethereum.request({
  method: 'wallet_getPermissions'
})
 
console.log('Current permissions:', permissions)
 
// Check if connected
const isConnected = permissions.some(
  p => p.parentCapability === 'eth_accounts'
)
console.log('Is connected:', isConnected)

Permission Check Utility


async function checkPermissions() {
  const permissions = await window.$onekey.ethereum.request({
    method: 'wallet_getPermissions'
  })
 
  return {
    hasAccounts: permissions.some(p => p.parentCapability === 'eth_accounts'),
    permissions
  }
}
 
const { hasAccounts } = await checkPermissions()
if (!hasAccounts) {
  // Request connection
  await window.$onekey.ethereum.request({
    method: 'eth_requestAccounts'
  })
}

Errors

Code	Message	Description
-32603	Internal error	Provider error

Notes

Returns an empty array if no permissions are granted
Does not prompt the user for any action
Useful for checking connection state without triggering a prompt
Specified by EIP-2255

Handle unsupported-method errors in the target wallet version. Account permission is distinct from RPC connectivity and does not pre-approve signatures or transactions. For basic connection, use eth_requestAccounts.