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**IPFS Desktop gives you all the power of [IPFS](https://ipfs.tech) in a convenient desktop app: a complete IPFS node, plus handy OS menubar/taskbar shortcuts and an all-in-one file manager, peer map, and content explorer.**
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Use IPFS Desktop to get acquainted with IPFS without needing to touch the terminal — or, if you're already experienced, use the powerful menubar/taskbar shortcuts alongside the command line to make your IPFS workflow faster.
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### Quick-install shortcuts
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When in doubt, pick one of package formats with built-in automatic update mechanism:
- If you prefer to manage updates on your own, see [other package formats](#install) below.
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## Features
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IPFS Desktop combines a complete IPFS node (running [kubo](https://github.com/ipfs/kubo)) and the [IPFS Web UI](https://github.com/ipfs-shipyard/ipfs-webui) into a single, convenient desktop app — plus adds a menu to your OS menubar/system tray for easy access to a variety of common IPFS tasks.
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IPFS Desktop combines a complete IPFS node (running [kubo](https://github.com/ipfs/kubo)) and the [IPFS Web UI](https://github.com/ipfs/ipfs-webui) into a single, convenient desktop app — plus adds a menu to your OS menubar/system tray for easy access to a variety of common IPFS tasks.
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If you already have an IPFS node on your computer, IPFS Desktop will act as a control panel and file browser for that node. If you don't have a node, it'll install one for you. And either way, IPFS Desktop will automatically check for updates.
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IPFS Desktop enables most operating systems (Mac, Windows and some Linux flavors) to support protocols including `ipfs://` and `ipns://`. This means that if an app on your computer tries to open a link starting with one of those protocol identifiers (for example, if your web browser encounters a link to `ipns://en.wikipedia-on-ipfs.org`), it'll automatically open in IPFS Desktop.
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For an even better experience with `ipfs://`, and `ipns://` addresses, we also recommend installing [IPFS Companion](https://github.com/ipfs-shipyard/ipfs-companion) to add support in your favorite browser!
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For an even better experience with `ipfs://`, and `ipns://` addresses, we also recommend installing [IPFS Companion](https://github.com/ipfs/ipfs-companion) to add support in your favorite browser!
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### Learn IPFS commands as you go
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Don't see your favorite package manager? Visit our [package managers page](https://github.com/ipfs/ipfs-desktop/issues/691) and help us add support for it!
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Contributing translations in your language is particularly valuable! We use Transifex to manage internationalization, which means you don't need to change a single line of code to add your translations — just sign up for a Transifex account.
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Because IPFS Desktop app includes text from [IPFS Web UI](https://github.com/ipfs-shipyard/ipfs-webui) and [IPLD Explorer](https://github.com/ipfs-shipyard/ipld-explorer), you'll want to join all three Transifex projects in order to see all the text:
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Because IPFS Desktop app includes text from [IPFS Web UI](https://github.com/ipfs/ipfs-webui) and [IPLD Explorer Components](https://github.com/ipfs/ipld-explorer-components/), you'll want to join all three Transifex projects in order to see all the text:
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-https://www.transifex.com/ipfs/ipfs-desktop/
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-https://www.transifex.com/ipfs/ipfs-webui/
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$ ipfs-desktop --no-sandbox
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### Where are my IPFS configuration and log files?
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### Where are my configuration and log files?
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> [!IMPORTANT]
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> IPFS Desktop app configuration is separate from the configuration and repository of Kubo IPFS node.
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> IPFS Desktop uses [Kubo](https://github.com/ipfs/kubo) implementation of IPFS node, which has its own configuration and repository, separate from the Desktop app.
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#### IPFS Desktop configuration
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You can open Desktop app and log files from the IPFS logo menu by selecting `Open Logs Directory` or `Open Configuration File` from the `Advanced` submenu.
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Or, find them in your OS as follows:
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You can open Desktop app and log files from the IPFS logo menu by selecting `Open Logs Directory` or `Open Configuration File` from the `Advanced` submenu. Or, find them in your OS as follows:
###How does IPFS Desktop select the IPFS repo location?
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#### Kubo repository and configuration
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To open your Kubo repo directory from the IPFS logo menu, select `Open Repository Directory` from the `Advanced` submenu.
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Or, find them in your OS as follows (assuming no custom `$IPFS_PATH` was set):
##### How does IPFS Desktop select the IPFS repo location?
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IPFS Desktop uses [ipfsd-ctl](https://github.com/ipfs/js-ipfsd-ctl) to locate Kubo repository.
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1. First, it checks the `IPFS_PATH` environment variable.
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2. If that isn't set, it falls back to `$HOME/.ipfs` (`%USERPROFILE%/.ipfs/` on Windows). As soon as the first run has succeeded, repository location info is saved in the configuration file, which becomes the source of truth.
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To open your Kubo repo directory from the IPFS logo menu, select `Open Repository Directory` from the `Advanced` submenu.
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### I need more help!
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If you need help with using IPFS Desktop, the quickest way to get answers is to post them in the [official IPFS forums](https://discuss.ipfs.tech).
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If you need help with using IPFS Desktop, the quickest way to get answers is to post them in the [official IPFS forums](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/c/help/13).
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If you think you've found a bug or other issue with IPFS Desktop itself, please [open an issue](https://github.com/ipfs/ipfs-desktop/issues/new/choose).
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