Description
Harness the power of IPFS in your browser
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Review Summary
IPFS Companion is praised for integrating IPFS into Chrome, allowing easy access to IPFS content, especially when used with a local IPFS node or desktop app. It suits users interested in decentralized web technologies and works notably well with the Brave browser. However, multiple users report significant drawbacks: heavy CPU usage, slowing down browsers, requiring proxies for internet access, and unreliable behavior without the IPFS Desktop. Some also experience broken WebUI and errors, leading to frustration over performance and connectivity issues.
Pros
- Enables seamless usage of IPFS links directly from Chrome.
- Works well with local IPFS nodes, enhancing browsing experience.
- Good integration with Brave browser and IPFS Desktop application.
- Provides a way to be part of decentralized web via embedded node.
- Comes with clear setup instructions and is appreciated by IPFS users.
Cons
- High CPU usage causing browser performance degradation.
- Slows down browser and internet speed noticeably.
- Causes issues with Chrome requiring proxy to access internet.
- Unreliable on some sites and problematic without local IPFS Desktop.
- WebUI is broken or never works properly for some users.
Permissions
This extension can:
- activeTab
- clipboardWrite
- contextMenus
- declarativeNetRequest
- declarativeNetRequestFeedback
- idle
- notifications
- scripting
- storage
- tabs
- unlimitedStorage
- webNavigation
- webRequest
This extension can access:
- <all_urls>
Additional Information
3.2.0
March 5, 2025
3.01 MB
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Developer Information
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