ipfs/ipfs-desktop

"Add to IPFS" from Native File Manager

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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?

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