ipget ☆
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Description:
Retrieve files over IPFS and save them locally
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 0.12.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 26, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  GitHub  |  formulae.brew.sh
Stars: 415  |  Forks: 55  |  Language: Shell  |  Category: Networking
Tags: ipfs p2p decentralized-storage cli networking
Install: brew install ipget
About:
ipget is a command-line tool designed for retrieving files from the InterPlanetary File System (IPFS). It simplifies the process of fetching IPFS content by wrapping standard IPFS commands, allowing users to download and save files directly to their local filesystem. This tool is particularly useful for interacting with IPFS without needing a full node setup.
Key Features:
  • Simple command-line interface for fetching IPFS content
  • Supports downloading files and directories via IPFS hashes (CIDs)
  • Integrates with local or remote IPFS nodes for data retrieval
  • Automatically saves retrieved content to the local filesystem
Use Cases:
  • Downloading datasets or software packages distributed over IPFS
  • Mirroring static websites hosted on IPFS
  • Fetching specific files from IPFS for local analysis or editing
Alternatives:
  • ipfs-desktop – ipfs-desktop provides a GUI and background daemon, whereas ipget is a lightweight CLI tool specifically for downloading files.
  • curl – Standard HTTP client; ipget is required for fetching content from the IPFS network protocol specifically.
Version History
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Dec 26, 2025 2:58pm 0.12.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 2b18b7a1
Sep 12, 2025 4:11pm 0 VERSION_BUMP b945716c
Nov 16, 2024 9:46am 0 VERSION_BUMP f3a670de
Sep 13, 2024 6:27pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 3f5018c6
Sep 13, 2024 1:54pm 0 VERSION_BUMP c61553d4
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