Share files directly from your browser using IPFS — no cloud needed, with peer-to-peer transfers.
IPFS Share is a web-based tool that enables users to share files directly from their device's browser using the InterPlanetary File System (IPFS). It eliminates reliance on third-party cloud providers by facilitating peer-to-peer file transfers, making it accessible for both IPFS novices and experienced users.
Users who need to share files without relying on centralized cloud services, including both newcomers to IPFS and experienced users looking for a simple, browser-based sharing tool.
It runs a Helia IPFS node directly in the browser, enabling peer-to-peer file sharing without requiring a local IPFS installation, and offers an intuitive interface with features like drag-and-drop uploads, in-browser previews, and QR code generation.
Share files directly from the browser using IPFS.
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Runs a Helia IPFS node directly in the browser, enabling file sharing without installing any software or local IPFS node, as highlighted in the 'How it works' section.
Supports drag-and-drop uploads for individual files or entire directories, with multi-file shares available as a single .tar archive, detailed in the features list.
Fully responsive and can be installed as a mobile shortcut or desktop app, making it accessible across devices, as noted in the features.
Allows in-browser previews for supported formats and generates QR codes for share links, enhancing usability for quick distribution, per the README.
The README explicitly states the repo is not under active development, with issues only monitored as part of overall IPFS project monitoring, risking slow bug fixes and feature stagnation.
Files are shared peer-to-peer over WebRTC/WebTransport, so availability drops if the sender's browser goes offline, unless content is pinned elsewhere—a limitation inherent to the design.
Handling large or numerous files in a browser-based IPFS node can strain memory and processing, potentially causing crashes or poor user experience for heavy loads.
Focuses on open sharing without user authentication or permission settings, making it unsuitable for secure, private file transfers without additional encryption steps.