ipfs/ipfs-desktop

"Add to IPFS" from Native File Manager

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#678 opened on Nov 2, 2018

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Description

Summary

Installation of IPFS Desktop could register native integration that enables user to add files to IPFS (MFS) directly from operating system's file manager.

For example: a dedicated context menus in Windows and analogous UX for other OSes.

Status

Right now we are in design stage, gathering prior art and ideas. If you are familiar with good UX specific to your operating system, or got some examples, comment below :)

Prior Art

MS Windows

"add and copy link to public gateway" by @djdv:

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MacOS

:grey_question:

Linux/BSD

:grey_question: – which desktop environments should we target?

Contributor guide

Research direction
Research native file manager integration for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Look into existing solutions like the 'add and copy link to public gateway' context menu on Windows. For macOS, investigate Finder extensions. For Linux, explore Nautilus scripts or Dolphin plugins. Consider UX design and user testing. Provide examples and feedback in the issue.
Tech stack
javascriptelectron
Domain
desktop
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Feature
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3
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1-2 days
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Needs investigation
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