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IPFS Companion

github.com/ipfs/ipfs-companion Browser Extensions Open-source projectOpen source

IPFS Companion routes IPFS addresses and content-addressed websites through a user’s local IPFS node.

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github.com/ipfs/ipfs-companion
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About IPFS Companion

IPFS Companion is an open-source browser extension that connects a Chromium-based or Firefox browser to a local IPFS Kubo node, run either through the IPFS Desktop app or the command-line daemon. It detects IPFS-like paths such as /ipfs/{cid} and /ipns/{peer ID}, detects DNSLink-enabled websites, and redirects those requests to the user's local gateway. The gateway automatically switches to a subdomain form to give each website a unique origin, and DNSLink lookups run in the background and are cached so they do not slow browsing.

Redirects can be suspended and re-enabled globally or per site, and DNSLink detection can be turned off in Preferences. A local IPFS node is required for the extension's redirect behavior. The project states there is no dedicated maintainer at the moment; the Shipyard team maintained it in 2024, 2025 and 2026, and that IPFS maintenance work ended on September 30, 2026, with support and transition questions directed to the community forum.

Key features

  • Redirects /ipfs/{cid} and /ipns/ paths to a local gateway
  • Detects DNSLink records and redirects those sites to local gateway
  • Caches DNSLink lookups in the background so browsing is not slowed
  • Upgrades local gateway to subdomain form for per-website origin isolation
  • Toggle local gateway redirects globally or per site
  • Import and share IPFS files from the browser
Best for: People who already run a local IPFS Kubo node and want their browser to load ipfs:// addresses and content-addressed sites through it.
Good for
  • Open source repository with documentation, security and privacy policy files
  • Supports Firefox, Firefox for Android, Chrome, Brave, Opera and Edge
  • Automatic subdomain upgrade provides a unique origin per website
Watch out for
  • Requires a local IPFS Kubo node, via IPFS Desktop or the command-line daemon
  • No dedicated maintainer at the moment; Shipyard's IPFS maintenance ended September 30, 2026

IPFS Companion at a glance

Type
Open-source project
Pricing
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Platforms
Browser extension
Open source
Yes · Source code
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026
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IPFS Companion FAQ

Do I need to run an IPFS node to use this extension?
Yes. It connects the browser to a local IPFS Kubo node, either through the IPFS Desktop app or the command-line daemon.
Which browsers are supported?
Firefox and Firefox for Android, plus Chromium-based browsers: Chrome, Brave, Opera and Edge.
Can I stop the redirects?
Yes. Local gateway redirects can be disabled and re-enabled globally or per site, and DNSLink detection can be turned off under "Detect DNSLink Websites" in Preferences.
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