Harness the power of IPFS in your browser

Latest Version

Version
3.1.0
Update
September 26, 2023
Size
3.12MiB
Developer
ipfs.tech
Category
Users
60,000+
Rating
3.85417 ★
Manifest Version
3
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Permissions
ActiveTab
ClipboardWrite
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DeclarativeNetRequest
DeclarativeNetRequestFeedback
Idle
Notifications
Scripting
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IPFS Companion Extension

ABOUT

IPFS Companion harnesses the power of your locally running IPFS node (either through the IPFS Desktop app or the command-line daemon) directly inside your favorite browser, enabling support for ipfs:// and ipns:// addresses, automatic IPFS gateway loading of websites and file paths, easy IPFS file import and sharing, and more.

IPFS is a peer-to-peer hypermedia protocol designed to make the web faster, safer, more resilient, and more open. It enables the creation and dissemination of completely distributed sites and applications that don’t rely on centralized hosting and stay true to the original vision of an open, flat web. Visit https://ipfs.tech to learn more.

FEATURES

- Automatically use IPFS to retrieve sites, files, and other resources already stored on IPFS (including redirecting DNSLink hostnames to IPNS names via your choice of gateway)
- Support content-addressed IPFS paths (/ipfs/) and URIs (ipfs://) in your browser, and redirect them to the gateway of your choice
- Share files from your browser by importing them to your local IPFS node via right-click or drag-and-drop, including the option to preload files at a public gateway
- See how many peers you’re connected to at a glance from your browser’s menu bar
- Check gateway info and API status with a single click
- Copy shareable links, snapshot links, IPNS/IPFS paths, and CIDs for IPFS-hosted sites
- Common IPFS tasks — like pinning files and launching your IPFS Web UI dashboard — are available right in your browser
- Options to toggle IPFS redirects globally or per website
- Choose between connecting to your local IPFS node via the HTTP API or running a js-ipfs node directly in your browser

IMPORTANT NOTE

You’ll need to have a local IPFS node running on your computer to enjoy all IPFS Companion's features — either from your terminal or using the friendly, free IPFS Desktop app. Visit https://ipfs.tech to learn more and install.

MORE INFO

Learn about IPFS and how it’s changing the Internet at https://ipfs.tech
See the IPFS Companion privacy policy at https://ipfs.tech/companion-privacy
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install IPFS Companion extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install IPFS Companion extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install IPFS Companion extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install IPFS Companion extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download IPFS Companion extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a IPFS Companion extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the IPFS Companion Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the IPFS Companion extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the IPFS Companion extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for IPFS Companion extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the IPFS Companion extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download IPFS Companion extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install IPFS Companion extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the IPFS Companion extension file

Select and download the IPFS Companion extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the IPFS Companion extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your IPFS Companion extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the IPFS Companion extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install IPFS Companion extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Michael Loftis (ID: 000000e11684e874) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 02/06/2023 The extension does what it says...but god knows what else it is doing. When enabled Chrome uses a whole CPU core at all times.

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Paige Weber (ID: 000000bf9b507c8d) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 10/27/2022 Majorly slowed down my browser to the point that I had to remove it. While I was using it, it was nice. IPFS links worked seamlessly and I could direct it to my local IPFS node

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Daniel Norman (ID: 000000673d6977e5) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/29/2022 Great way to use IPFS directly from Chrome

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Singsen (ID: 000000f12a263f90) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 06/13/2022 chrome网速变的特别特别慢,我也找了好多天才发现是这个插件搞的鬼

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老中医林有德 (ID: 000000a3e9708f34) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 03/31/2022 你们开发的是不是脑瘫?这个插件开了以后必须代理才可以访问互联网?