This patch release improves UX based on the initial feedback from our users.
To learn more about IPFS in Brave see ipfs/in-web-browsers#64 (comment)
✨ Features
Brave node indicator (#966)
Leverage node provided by Brave by default (#968)
- When IPFS Companion is installed for the first time in Brave
- AND there is no IPFS Daemon on port 8080 (default go-ipfs and IPFS Desktop)
- IF Brave node is already running, Companion will use it without any further user action
- IF Brave node is not running, Companion will trigger onboarding flow
- AND there is no IPFS Daemon on port 8080 (default go-ipfs and IPFS Desktop)
Installation
Firefox / Firefox for Android | Chrome / Brave / Opera / Edge |
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Note: publishing could be delayed due to #808 |
Alternative: use prebuilt artifacts attached to this release or build and install it manually.