IPFS Companion

Name: IPFS Companion
Rating: 4.7534 (73 reviews)
Author: IPFS Shipyard

Harness the power of IPFS in your browser

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IPFS Companion enhances your browsing experience by integrating the InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) directly into your browser. It works alongside a locally running IPFS node—via IPFS Desktop or command-line daemon—to enable features such as support for ipfs:// addresses, automatic loading of content through IPFS gateways, and easy file import and sharing. Users can preview peer connections, manage gateway settings, and execute common IPFS tasks like pinning files and accessing the Web UI dashboard right from their browser.

IPFS is a decentralized, peer-to-peer hypermedia protocol focused on creating a faster, safer, and more resilient internet by eliminating centralized hosting. IPFS Companion empowers users to browse and share content that remains available and uncensored, staying true to the open web vision. Whether you’re a developer, researcher, or enthusiast, this extension offers seamless interaction with distributed web technologies, facilitating adoption and exploration of IPFS.

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Version:

3.2.0 Last updated: 2025-03-03

Version code:

5903192

Creation date:

2015-03-22

Risk:

Permissions:

idle
tabs
notifications
proxy
storage
unlimitedStorage
contextMenus
clipboardWrite
webNavigation
webRequest

Host permissions:

<all_urls>

Size:

3.01MB

Email:

ip*****@ipfs.io

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Firefox Browser Add-ons

Updated:

a day ago

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# 1,414 ▼ 4

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#127 in Download Management ▼ 1

#154 in Web Development

#246 in Other extensions

#5 in company keyword 11

#18 in compare keyword 8

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IPFS Companion (v3.2.0)

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User reviews

IPFS Companion is praised for effectively integrating IPFS into Firefox and promoting decentralization. Users appreciate the initiative's potential and hope for native browser support. However, common complaints include slow new tab loading and repeated offline/online gateway notifications. Additionally, users highlight the lack of mobile compatibility and need for updates, especially for Firefox on Android.

Pros

Integrates IPFS into the browser effectively, offering neat functionality.
Promotes a decentralized and open web, seen as a groundbreaking initiative.
Many users find it interesting and useful, showing positive enthusiasm for the project.
Users desire native integration with browsers like Firefox, indicating strong interest and potential future support.

Cons

Causes slow loading of new tabs post-installation, impacting user experience.
Repetitive notifications about IPFS gateway fluctuations are annoying to users.
Lack of updates and compatibility with Firefox for Android is noted, limiting usability on mobile devices.

Recent reviews

by ev*****, 2025-02-06

by Fi*****, 2024-06-15

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Extension safety

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IPFS Companion requires a lot of sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

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Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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