mcp ipfs
npxStandardMCP IPFS server manages files and directories on the InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) network. It exposes methods to add, retrieve, and pin files, and integrates with IPFS nodes. Developers use it to build decentralized applications requiring persistent file storage.
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Overview
MCP IPFS server manages files and directories on the InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) network. It exposes methods to add, retrieve, and pin files, and integrates with IPFS nodes. Developers use it to build decentralized applications requiring persistent file storage.
Installation
1Install the package
npx
npx -y mcp-ipfs2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"alexbakers-mcp-ipfs-github": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"npx -y mcp-ipfs"
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from mcp ipfs?"
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or higher
- npm or npx available
- Claude Desktop or Claude API access
- API key for mcp ipfs
Configuration
API Key Required
This server requires an API key from mcp ipfs. Add it to your environment or config.
| Variable | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| MCP_IPFS_API_KEY | Yes | Your mcp ipfs API key |
Usage Examples
List Resources
"What resources are available in mcp ipfs?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
Get Details
"Show me details about [specific item] in mcp ipfs"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in mcp ipfs with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
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