IPFS Desktop gives you all the power of IPFS 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.
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.
Publisher’s description
What is IPFS Desktop?
IPFS Desktop is an open-source customisation program for Windows from Protocol Labs, Inc.. It ranks 9th by popularity among customisation in this catalogue. It is written in JavaScript.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.50.1, released on September 15, 2026. 60 versions are listed since March 30, 2021, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 11 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 22,819 times. The source code on GitHub (ipfs/ipfs-desktop) has 6,607 stars. Similar programs include PowerToys, Scribus and Mattermost.
Project description on GitHub: “An unobtrusive and user-friendly desktop application for IPFS on Windows, Mac and Linux. ”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Frequent updates (about 11 a year)
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: IPFS Desktop is an open-source customisation tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is IPFS Desktop safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
D5923409B965085D324376A385E275AE3407B2AC3613DA0D663EBBB4F60248E0· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 60 versions ›60 versions over 5 years · about 11 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.50.1Latest | September 15, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.50.0 | August 3, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.49.1 | June 9, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.49.0 | April 28, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.48.0 | March 2, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.47.0 | November 27, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.46.2 | October 31, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.46.1 | October 30, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id IPFS.IPFS-Desktop -echoco install ipfs-desktop -yipfs-desktop-setup-0.50.1-win-x64.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask ipfs-desktopInformation
- Publisher
- Protocol Labs, Inc.
- Category
- Customisation
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/ipfs/ipfs-desktop
- Written in
- JavaScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 0.50.1
- Released
- September 15, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 60
- Updates / year
- 11
- Chocolatey downloads
- 22,819
- GitHub stars
- 6,607
- GitHub forks
- 908
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- IPFS.IPFS-Desktop
- Chocolatey package
- ipfs-desktop
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is IPFS Desktop free?
Yes. IPFS Desktop is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is IPFS Desktop safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install IPFS Desktop with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can IPFS Desktop be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does IPFS Desktop run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of IPFS Desktop?
The versions page lists all 60 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 30, 2021.
Can I use IPFS Desktop without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to IPFS Desktop?
PowerToys, Scribus, Mattermost, Rainmeter and Lively Wallpaper. The alternatives page compares them.
