hackmdio/codimd

Run hackmd on IPFS

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#251 opened on Nov 14, 2016

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Description

Hey there! We just started hackmd at ipfs, after having a discussion about moving on from etherpads here. A few of us were wondering if it might be possible to use IPFS as a backend for HackMD, making it possible to run on a decentralized, distributed internet.

Would you be interested in working with us to make this possible? We would love to be able to use HackMD along with IPFS.

Contributor guide

Tech stack
javascriptnodejs
Domain
backend
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
5
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
over 1 week
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
unclear
Prerequisites
Basic understanding of IPFSFamiliarity with CodiMD codebase
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
10
Research direction
The issue proposes integrating IPFS as a backend for CodiMD. The discussion link (https://github.com/ipfs/community/issues/196) provides context. No specific files are mentioned. To start, review the current database/backend architecture in the CodiMD codebase and explore IPFS APIs. This is a large feature that likely requires architectural changes.