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py-libp2p/libp2p/utils/address_validation.py
yashksaini-coder b840eaa7e1 Implement advanced network discovery example and address validation utilities
- Added `network_discover.py` to demonstrate Thin Waist address handling.
- Introduced `address_validation.py` with functions for discovering available network interfaces, expanding wildcard addresses, and determining optimal binding addresses.
- Included fallback mechanisms for environments lacking Thin Waist support.
2025-08-09 01:22:03 +05:30

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from __future__ import annotations
from typing import List, Optional
from multiaddr import Multiaddr
try:
from multiaddr.utils import get_thin_waist_addresses, get_network_addrs # type: ignore
_HAS_THIN_WAIST = True
except ImportError: # pragma: no cover - only executed in older environments
_HAS_THIN_WAIST = False
get_thin_waist_addresses = None # type: ignore
get_network_addrs = None # type: ignore
def _safe_get_network_addrs(ip_version: int) -> List[str]:
"""
Internal safe wrapper. Returns a list of IP addresses for the requested IP version.
Falls back to minimal defaults when Thin Waist helpers are missing.
:param ip_version: 4 or 6
"""
if _HAS_THIN_WAIST and get_network_addrs:
try:
return get_network_addrs(ip_version) or []
except Exception: # pragma: no cover - defensive
return []
# Fallback behavior (very conservative)
if ip_version == 4:
return ["127.0.0.1"]
if ip_version == 6:
return ["::1"]
return []
def _safe_expand(addr: Multiaddr, port: Optional[int] = None) -> List[Multiaddr]:
"""
Internal safe expansion wrapper. Returns a list of Multiaddr objects.
If Thin Waist isn't available, returns [addr] (identity).
"""
if _HAS_THIN_WAIST and get_thin_waist_addresses:
try:
if port is not None:
return get_thin_waist_addresses(addr, port=port) or []
return get_thin_waist_addresses(addr) or []
except Exception: # pragma: no cover - defensive
return [addr]
return [addr]
def get_available_interfaces(port: int, protocol: str = "tcp") -> List[Multiaddr]:
"""
Discover available network interfaces (IPv4 + IPv6 if supported) for binding.
:param port: Port number to bind to.
:param protocol: Transport protocol (e.g., "tcp" or "udp").
:return: List of Multiaddr objects representing candidate interface addresses.
"""
addrs: List[Multiaddr] = []
# IPv4 enumeration
for ip in _safe_get_network_addrs(4):
addrs.append(Multiaddr(f"/ip4/{ip}/{protocol}/{port}"))
# IPv6 enumeration (optional: only include if we have at least one global or loopback)
for ip in _safe_get_network_addrs(6):
# Avoid returning unusable wildcard expansions if the environment does not support IPv6
addrs.append(Multiaddr(f"/ip6/{ip}/{protocol}/{port}"))
# Fallback if nothing discovered
if not addrs:
addrs.append(Multiaddr(f"/ip4/0.0.0.0/{protocol}/{port}"))
return addrs
def expand_wildcard_address(addr: Multiaddr, port: Optional[int] = None) -> List[Multiaddr]:
"""
Expand a wildcard (e.g. /ip4/0.0.0.0/tcp/0) into all concrete interfaces.
:param addr: Multiaddr to expand.
:param port: Optional override for port selection.
:return: List of concrete Multiaddr instances.
"""
expanded = _safe_expand(addr, port=port)
if not expanded: # Safety fallback
return [addr]
return expanded
def get_optimal_binding_address(port: int, protocol: str = "tcp") -> Multiaddr:
"""
Choose an optimal address for an example to bind to:
- Prefer non-loopback IPv4
- Then non-loopback IPv6
- Fallback to loopback
- Fallback to wildcard
:param port: Port number.
:param protocol: Transport protocol.
:return: A single Multiaddr chosen heuristically.
"""
candidates = get_available_interfaces(port, protocol)
def is_non_loopback(ma: Multiaddr) -> bool:
s = str(ma)
return not ("/ip4/127." in s or "/ip6/::1" in s)
for c in candidates:
if "/ip4/" in str(c) and is_non_loopback(c):
return c
for c in candidates:
if "/ip6/" in str(c) and is_non_loopback(c):
return c
for c in candidates:
if "/ip4/127." in str(c) or "/ip6/::1" in str(c):
return c
# As a final fallback, produce a wildcard
return Multiaddr(f"/ip4/0.0.0.0/{protocol}/{port}")
__all__ = [
"get_available_interfaces",
"get_optimal_binding_address",
"expand_wildcard_address",
]