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The latest QuarkID<\/a> update, implemented using the SSI API and ID Connect <\/a>by Extrimian, introduces a critical feature for decentralized information management: VC Attachments<\/strong>. This functionality allows the inclusion of files, such as PDFs, images, and other formats, in verifiable credentials, providing additional context or evidence to support the information contained within the credentials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What Are VC Attachments?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

VC Attachments enhance the handling, storage, and linking of attachments to verifiable credentials. Issued under the Verifiable Credentials (VC) standard, these are cryptographically signed digital documents containing verifiable data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The inclusion of attachments ensures that any relevant supplementary information is securely available and managed, preserving the integrity and reliability of shared or stored documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Birth Certificate in QuarkID wallet thanks to integration with miBA app<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Integration with miBA application to attach original scanned birth certificate to QuarkID wallet<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Rapid Implementation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

What is the <\/strong>@quarkid\/vc-attachments-agent-plugin<\/strong>?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The @quarkid\/vc-attachments-agent-plugin is a plugin designed to expand the functionality of SSI agents, enabling secure management of file attachments in verifiable credentials. This plugin is essential for users who need to attach additional documents to their credentials, broadening their utility across various contexts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Installation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The plugin can be installed using npm as the package manager:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

npm install @quarkid\/vc-attachments-agent-plugin<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Usage in Mobile Agents<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To integrate the plugin into a mobile agent:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Import the plugin into your project.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Configure appropriate storage for file attachments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Add the plugin to the agent’s list of plugins to streamline the attachment management process during credential interactions.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    For detailed instructions, refer to the step-by-step <\/em>guide<\/em><\/a> in the documentation.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Interaction with ID Connect SSI API<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    API Integration Service<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    The SSI API provides two main endpoints for managing attachments:<\/p>\n\n\n\n