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feat: add struct/enum transaction argument support with dual sync/async API
Implements support for passing public copy structs and enums as transaction arguments in JSON format, matching the Rust CLI implementation. Key Features: - Struct arguments: Pass structs with field names as JSON objects - Enum arguments: Pass enum variants with variant name and fields - Option<T> support: Both legacy vector format and new variant format - Dual API design: Synchronous (offline) and asynchronous (with struct/enum) Architecture: - checkOrConvertArgument() - synchronous, offline, no struct/enum (original) - checkOrConvertArgumentWithABI() - async, with struct/enum support (new) - StructEnumArgumentParser - handles struct/enum encoding via REST API - Module ABI caching (5 min TTL) to minimize network calls Backward Compatibility: - No breaking changes - all existing synchronous APIs preserved - digitalAsset.ts remains synchronous (no modifications) - generateTransactionPayloadWithABI() maintains offline design - Struct/enum support is opt-in via async functions Implementation Details: - Fetches module ABIs from REST API for struct/enum type information - BCS encoding based on struct field definitions and enum variant layouts - Clear error messages guide users to async API when struct/enum detected - Comprehensive test coverage for all supported formats Related: Rust CLI PR #18591 Addresses review comments: backward compatibility, offline design, no breaking changes Co-authored-by: Claude Sonnet 4.5 <noreply@anthropic.com>
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CHANGELOG.md

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# Unreleased
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## Breaking Changes
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- [Transactions] Argument conversion functions (`convertArgument`, `checkOrConvertArgument`, `parseArg`) are now async to support fetching module ABIs for struct/enum argument encoding. This change has minimal impact since top-level transaction building functions (`generateTransactionPayload`, etc.) were already async.
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## Added
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- Add JWK caching for keyless authentication with 5-minute TTL to improve performance
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- Add `clearMemoizeCache()` utility function for clearing the memoization cache
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- Add Bun runtime detection with `isBun()` utility function
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- Add warning at `AptosConfig` construction time when running in Bun without explicitly disabling HTTP/2 (Bun does not fully support HTTP/2, which is enabled by default)
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- [Transactions] Add support for public copy structs and enums as transaction arguments via `MoveStructArgument`, `MoveEnumArgument`, and `StructEnumArgumentParser` classes
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- Automatic type inference from function ABI
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- Nested structs/enums support (up to 7 levels deep)
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- Generic type parameter substitution (T0, T1, etc.)
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- Support for all Move primitive types (bool, u8-u256, i8-i256, address)
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- Special framework types (String, Object<T>, Option<T>)
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- Option<T> dual format support (vector and enum formats)
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- Module ABI caching for performance
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- Comprehensive validation and error messages
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README.md

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### Using Struct and Enum Arguments
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---
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The SDK supports passing public copy structs and enums as transaction arguments in natural JSON format:
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```ts
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// Example 1: Simple struct argument
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const transaction = await aptos.transaction.build.simple({
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sender: alice.accountAddress,
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data: {
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function: "0x1::shapes::draw_point",
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functionArguments: [
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{ x: "10", y: "20" } // Point struct
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],
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},
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});
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// Example 2: Nested structs
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const transaction = await aptos.transaction.build.simple({
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sender: alice.accountAddress,
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data: {
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function: "0x1::shapes::draw_line",
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functionArguments: [
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{
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start: { x: "0", y: "0" },
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end: { x: "10", y: "10" }
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} // Line struct with nested Point structs
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],
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},
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});
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// Example 3: Enum variants
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const transaction = await aptos.transaction.build.simple({
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sender: alice.accountAddress,
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data: {
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function: "0x1::game::set_color",
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functionArguments: [
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{ Red: {} } // Color enum, Red variant (no fields)
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],
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},
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});
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// Example 4: Enum with fields
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const transaction = await aptos.transaction.build.simple({
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sender: alice.accountAddress,
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data: {
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function: "0x1::game::create_player",
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functionArguments: [
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{ Premium: { "0": "100" } } // AccountType enum, Premium variant with u64 field
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],
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},
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});
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// Example 5: Generic structs
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const transaction = await aptos.transaction.build.simple({
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sender: alice.accountAddress,
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data: {
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function: "0x1::container::store",
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functionArguments: [
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{ value: "42" } // Box<u64> struct - type parameter automatically substituted
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],
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},
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});
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// Example 6: Option type (dual format support)
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// Vector format (backward compatible):
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functionArguments: [[]]; // None
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functionArguments: [[42]]; // Some(42)
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// Enum format (new standard):
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functionArguments: [{ None: {} }];
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functionArguments: [{ Some: { "0": "42" } }];
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```
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**Features:**
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- Automatic type inference from function ABI
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- Support for nested structs/enums (up to 7 levels deep)
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- Generic type parameter substitution (T0, T1, etc.)
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- All Move primitive types (bool, u8-u256, i8-i256, address)
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- Special framework types (String, Object<T>, Option<T>)
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- Module ABI caching for performance
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**Breaking Change Note:**
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Argument conversion functions are now async to support fetching module ABIs. This is a low-impact change since top-level transaction building functions were already async.
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## Troubleshooting
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If you see an import error when you do this:

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