IPFS Companion

Harness the power of IPFS in your browser

IPFS Companion - Access IPFS in Your Browser

"IPFS Companion" is an Android app that integrates with your local Kubo IPFS node to enable the seamless use of IPFS resources in your browser, providing features like automatic retrieval of sites, file sharing, and IPFS task management without relying on centralized hosting.

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Extension stats

By: https://ipfs.tech

Users: 50,000+

Rating: 3.88

(49)

Version: 3.2.0 (Last updated: 2025-03-05)

Creation date: 2020-06-20

Permissions:

activeTab
clipboardWrite
contextMenus
declarativeNetRequest
declarativeNetRequestFeedback
idle
notifications
scripting
storage
tabs

Host permissions:

<all_urls>

Size: 3.16M

Email: ip*****@ipfs.io

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 3,391 ▲ 89

Other rankings

#63 in Developer Tools

#27 in gateway keyword 4 ▲ 1

#56 in choice keyword 20 ▲ 3

#111 in resource keyword 8 ▲ 3

#245 in command keyword 19 ▲ 10

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Other platforms

Not available on Android

IPFS Companion (v3.2.0)

4,077+ 4.76

(74)

Not available on Edge

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

Integrates well with IPFS protocols and functionality
Allows for seamless use of IPFS links in the browser
Provides setup instructions that users find helpful
Has options to connect to local IPFS nodes
User-friendly for those engaged in IPFS activities

Cons

High CPU usage impacting browser performance
Causes browser slowdowns and lagging issues
Requires a proxy for internet access in some cases
Incompatibility issues when syncing with IPFS Desktop across different devices
Unreliable at certain sites for publishing through IPFS

Most mentioned

High resource usage affecting performance
Slowdowns caused by the extension
Need for proxy to access the internet after installation
Issues with functionality when updated or on non-supported devices

User reviews

Works as promised, its a peer to peer protocol so expect your machine to do some work

Kevin R, 2025-02-08

Бесполезное и не понятное расширение

Антон Ващенко, 2024-04-23

I've been using IPFS Companion for quite a while, and I've noticed significant CPU usage that impacts my browser's performance. I switched to using DScan, a more efficient alternative. It doesn't need to run an IPFS node, significantly reducing the resource load on my system. It's also easier to manage my storage across multiple devices! https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/dscan-own-your-identity-o/idpfgkgogjjgklefnkjdpghkifbjenap

Emily Johnson, 2024-02-20

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Extension safety

Risk impact

IPFS Companion requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

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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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of IPFS Companion. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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