How can I use @solana/spl-token's createMint() and mintTo() functions with solana wallet adapter?

Question

I am trying to create a front end for minting and transferring tokens to accounts, and the @solana/spl-token library demands a private key for their functions. Is there a way to use solana wallet adapter instead?

Answer 1

in your frontend

    const wallet = useAnchorWallet()
    const payer = (wallet as NodeWallet).payer

then

    const mint = await splToken.createMint(program.provider.connection, payer, payer.publicKey, null, 0);

    ata_account = await splToken.createAssociatedTokenAccount(
      program.provider.connection,
      payer,
      mint,
      payer.publicKey,
    );

    await splToken.mintTo(
      program.provider.connection,
      payer,
      mint,
      ata_account,
      payer.publicKey,
      1,
    );