IPFS Desktop

IPFS Desktop gives you all the power of [IPFS](https://ipfs.tech) in a convenient desktop app: a complete IPFS node, plus handy OS menubar/taskbar shortcuts and an all-in-one file manager, peer map, and content explorer.

Use IPFS Desktop to get acquainted with IPFS without needing to touch the terminal — or, if you're already experienced, use the powerful menubar/taskbar shortcuts alongside the command line to make your IPFS workflow faster.

Quick-install shortcuts

When in doubt, pick one of package formats with built-in automatic update mechanism:

• Windows: ipfs-desktop-setup-0.50.1-win-x64.exe (opens in a new tab)
• Mac: ipfs-desktop-0.50.1-mac.dmg (opens in a new tab)
• Linux: ipfs-desktop-0.50.1-linux-x86_64.AppImage (opens in a new tab)
• If you prefer to manage updates on your own, see [other package formats](#install) below.

Features

IPFS Desktop combines a complete IPFS node (running kubo (opens in a new tab)) and the IPFS Web UI (opens in a new tab) into a single, convenient desktop app — plus adds a menu to your OS menubar/system tray for easy access to a variety of common IPFS tasks.

If you already have an IPFS node on your computer, IPFS Desktop will act as a control panel and file browser for that node. If you don't have a node, it'll install one for you. And either way, IPFS Desktop will automatically check for updates.

Start your node at system startup and control it from your OS

IPFS Desktop enables you to stop or restart your node straight from the IPFS logo menu in your OS menubar/system tray. For Mac and Windows users, IPFS Desktop can also be set to launch at system startup, ensuring that your node is running whenever your computer is on.

Quickly import files, folders, and screenshots to IPFS

Import files and folders to your IPFS node in a variety of convenient ways:

• Drag and drop items onto IPFS Desktop's Files screen
• Click the Import button on the Files screen to add items from your computer or an IPFS content ID (CID) (opens in a new tab)
• (Windows) Right-click a file/folder's icon to add it to IPFS from the pop-up menu
• (Mac) Drag and drop a file/folder onto the IPFS logo in your menubar

Plus, you can use the Take Screenshot command under the IPFS logo menu to take a screenshot, import it to your node, and copy a shareable link to your clipboard with one click.