ipfs/kubo

Files API should handle ipfs protocol paths

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#2,837 opened on Jun 11, 2016

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Description

As files API provides functions not available elsewhere (ipfs fiels stat) it would be great if it was handling /ipfs/Qm...AAA paths also.

They are already not fully functional (you can't for example copy files from /ipfs/ directory in files API).

This extends to: /ipns/ and other if they are ever created.

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Research direction
Examine the current Files API implementation to understand how it handles IPFS paths and identify where IPFS/IPNS path support needs to be added. Trace the path resolution logic and modify it to accept /ipfs/ and /ipns/ prefixes.
Tech stack
go
Domain
backendapi
Issue type
Feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
Half day
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Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
GoIPFS
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
60