ipget
A wget-like tool for downloading files and directories from the IPFS network without requiring a separate IPFS installation.
What is ipget?
ipget is a command-line tool that downloads files and directories from the IPFS network, functioning like wget for decentralized content. It solves the problem of accessing IPFS content without requiring users to install and configure a full IPFS node, making retrieval straightforward and lightweight.
Developers, researchers, and users who need to quickly fetch files from IPFS without managing IPFS infrastructure, or those integrating IPFS downloads into scripts and workflows.
It offers a zero-dependency, specialized tool for IPFS downloads with built-in node functionality, simplifying access to decentralized content compared to using the full IPFS CLI or APIs.
Overview
Retrieve files over IPFS and save them locally.
Use Cases
Best For
- Downloading files from IPFS in automated scripts
- Quickly fetching IPFS content without installing IPFS
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