kubo
The original and most widely used IPFS implementation in Go, providing a full-featured node for decentralized content-addressed storage.
What is kubo?
Kubo is the first and most widely used implementation of the InterPlanetary File System (IPFS), written in Go. It provides a complete IPFS node that enables decentralized, content-addressed storage and peer-to-peer data sharing, forming a core building block for the distributed web. It runs as a network service with features like a command-line interface, WebUI dashboard, and HTTP gateway.
Developers and operators building decentralized applications (dApps) or infrastructure that require resilient, peer-to-peer data storage and sharing. This includes public node operators, backend engineers integrating IPFS into services, and researchers experimenting with distributed web protocols.
Developers choose Kubo for its proven stability, broad ecosystem interoperability, and comprehensive feature set as the original IPFS implementation. Its opinionated approach to standards like UnixFS, HTTP Gateways, and Bitswap ensures maximum compatibility across the IPFS network.
Overview
An IPFS implementation in Go
Use Cases
Best For
- Running a full, production-ready IPFS node for decentralized application backends.
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