mcp-ipfs
MCP server for IPFS/storacha.network integration. mcp-ipfs is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server maintained by alexbakers. It connects to MCP-compatible clients such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, Cline, and other agents that speak the protocol. It exposes 22 tools, including w3_login, w3_reset, w3_account_ls, w3_space_ls, w3_space_use, w3_space_info, w3_space_add and w3_space_provision, that an agent can call directly. It is categorized under Tool/Server, AI/Integration and Data/Storage.
What is this MCP
This is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides tools for interacting with the storacha.network platform via the w3 CLI. It enables AI agents and other MCP clients to manage IPFS storage spaces, upload/download data, and handle delegations.
How to use this MCP
The server can be run via NPX or Docker, requiring Node.js 22+ and the w3 CLI. Clients must configure their MCP settings to connect to this server and set the W3_LOGIN_EMAIL environment variable for authentication.
What this MCP can be used for
This MCP enables AI systems to perform IPFS storage operations including space management, file uploads/downloads, sharing via w3s.link URLs, delegation management, and account administration tasks through a standardized protocol interface.
AIMCP authority
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Frequently asked questions
What is the mcp-ipfs MCP server?
mcp-ipfs is a Model Context Protocol server from alexbakers. It lets MCP-compatible AI clients call its tools over a standard interface, so agents like Claude, Cursor, and Cline can use it without custom integration.
How do I connect mcp-ipfs to my AI client?
Add mcp-ipfs to your client's MCP configuration using the stdio or SSE connection shown in the usage examples on this page, then restart the client to load the server.
What tools does mcp-ipfs provide?
mcp-ipfs provides 22 tools: w3_login, w3_reset, w3_account_ls, w3_space_ls, w3_space_use, w3_space_info, w3_space_add, w3_space_provision, w3_up, w3_ls, w3_rm and w3_open.
Is mcp-ipfs free to use?
mcp-ipfs is listed on AIMCP for free. Any API keys or accounts required by the underlying service are set by its provider.
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