IPFS Desktop

by Protocol Labs, Inc.v0.49.1

Last updated Jun 10, 2026

An unobtrusive and user-friendly desktop application for IPFS on Windows, Mac and Linux.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id IPFS.IPFS-Desktop --exact --version 0.49.1

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

Silent install command for IPFS Desktop

IPFS Desktop uses EXE (NSIS). The silent install switches are /S.

One-line silent install (x64, user scope)

ipfs-desktop-setup-0.49.1-win-x64.exe /S /currentuser

See the full silent install reference for IPFS Desktop →

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About

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.

Installers · v0.49.1

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	EXE NSIS	user		Direct
x64	EXE NSIS	machine		Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

1 known CVE via NVD

high7.5Patched in wingetCVE-2020-10937affects v0.4.23Nov 2, 2020
An issue was discovered in IPFS (aka go-ipfs) 0.4.23. An attacker can generate ephemeral identities (Sybils) and leverage the IPFS connection management reputation system to poison other nodes' routing tables, eclipsing the nodes that are the target of the attack from the rest o...
Vendor advisory

Source: NVD, updated 3h ago. Patch status is best-effort: NVD's fix version is compared against the latest version in winget, but the two version formats don't always align. Confirm with the vendor advisory before treating any specific build as safe.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install IPFS Desktop on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id IPFS.IPFS-Desktop --exact --version 0.49.1. winget downloads the installer from Protocol Labs, Inc. and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install IPFS Desktop silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id IPFS.IPFS-Desktop --exact 0.49.1 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

What are the silent install switches for IPFS Desktop?

IPFS Desktop uses EXE (NSIS). Run the downloaded installer with: ipfs-desktop-setup-0.49.1-win-x64.exe /S /currentuser. The silent switches are /S.

How do I uninstall IPFS Desktop via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id IPFS.IPFS-Desktop --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from IPFS Desktop's Apps & Features entry.

Is IPFS Desktop free?

IPFS Desktop is distributed under MIT. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/ipfs/ipfs-desktop) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does IPFS Desktop work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls IPFS Desktop directly from the publisher.

How do I keep IPFS Desktop up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id IPFS.IPFS-Desktop --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 10 versions of IPFS Desktop from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

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