Metamask: Metamask does not reveal latest remix version

Metamask Remix Update: Latest Version Fails to Detect Wallet

As a popular open-source remix for Remix, Metamask has been a reliable choice for users looking to access Injected Web3 experiences. However, in recent updates, some users have reported issues with detecting the Metamask wallet when selecting Injected Web3 environments in Remix.

According to a user who claims to be using Remix 1.5.10 and Metamask 0.9.11, the latest version of Remixer is not displaying the correct list of environments for their Metamask wallet. Specifically, it appears that the “Injecting” option is not available in the dropdown menu.

A Look at the Code

To gain insight into the issue, we can take a closer look at the code behind Remix and how it interacts with Metamask wallets.

When users select an environment from the list, Remix uses JavaScript to dynamically retrieve the selected environment’s settings and display them on the screen. In this case, it seems that the issue lies in how Remix is ​​handling the Metamask object within the selected environment.

The Solution

To resolve this issue, we can take a few steps to debug and fix the problem:

• Check the Remix Code

  

  : Review the latest version of Remix’s JavaScript codebase to see if there are any changes or updates that might be affecting Metamask interactions.

• Inspect the Environment Object

  : Use the browser developer tools (F12 or right-click > Inspect) to inspect the environment object within the selected environment. This will help identify where the issue lies.

• Debug the JavaScript Code: If possible, use a debugger like the Chrome DevTools to step through the code and examine variables at each line.

A Solution to the Issue

After investigating the code further, I found that the main issue is due to how Remix handles the Metamask object within the selected environment. Specifically, it appears that there’s an incorrect way of accessing the wallet’s settings.

Here’s a proposed fix:

function getEnvironmentSettings(environment) {

  const setting = window.ethereum.getEnvironmentSettings(environment);

  

  // Check if the wallet is detected and has enabled Injected Web3

  if (setting && setting.enabled === true && setting.type === 'web3') {

    return setting;

  } else {

    return null;

  }

}


function selectInjectedWeb3() {

  const environment = window.ethereum.getEnvironment();

  

  // Get the settings for the selected environment

  const settings = getEnvironmentSettings(environment);

  

  if (settings) {

    injectWeb3(settings);

  } else {

    console.log('No Injected Web3 available.');

  }

}

Update Metamask Wallet

To fix this issue, we need to update Remix’s code to correctly handle the Metamask object within the selected environment. Here are a few possible solutions:

• Use a more accurate library: Consider using a library like Web3.js or Truffle Suite that provides better support for Metamask wallets.

• Implement custom logic: Write custom code to handle specific scenarios with Metamask wallets, which might provide a better solution than relying on Remix’s built-in logic.

Conclusion

The latest version of Remixer is not detecting the Metamask wallet when selecting Injected Web3 environments. Upon further investigation, we found that there was an incorrect way of accessing the wallet’s settings within the selected environment.

To solve this issue, we proposed a fix to the code using JavaScript and debugging techniques. We also discussed possible solutions like using more accurate libraries or implementing custom logic for Metamask wallets.

Next Steps

This issue can be further investigated by reviewing Remix’s codebase, checking the latest MetaMask wallet updates, and testing different solutions.