IPFS Companion
Harness the power of IPFS in your browser
IPFS Companion: Harnessing IPFS Power in Your Browser
"IPFS Companion" is a Firefox add-on that harnesses the power of your local IPFS node. It supports IPFS addresses, enables automatic gateway loading of websites and files and simplifies IPFS file import and sharing right in your browser. It also aids in the dissemination of distributed sites and applications, reinforcing the vision of an open, flat web.
Add-on stats
Manifest V3
By: IPFS Shipyard
Rating: 4.76 
(74)
Weekly download count: 73
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
- idle
- tabs
- notifications
- proxy
- storage
- unlimitedStorage
- contextMenus
- clipboardWrite
- webNavigation
- webRequest See more
Host permissions:
- <all_urls>
Size: 3.16M
Email: ip*****@ipfs.io
URLs: Website ,Privacy policy
Full description: See detailed description
Ranking
Other platforms
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
User reviews
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews.
Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate,
spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Works perfect
- Great initiative for a more decentralized and open web
- Very neat way to integrate IPFS into the browser
- Groundbreaking technology
Cons
- Not working
- Slow tab loading after installation
- Repetitive notifications about IPFS gateway status
Most mentioned
- Integration into the browser
- Functionality issues like slow loading
- Consistent notifications regarding IPFS gateway status
User reviews
by evg, 2025-02-06
by Firefox user 15085773, 2024-06-15
Add-on 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
- High This extension was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.
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