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Run a browser IPFS node with gateway support.

Software Engineering#javascript#browser#gateway#p2p#ipfs#unixfs#blockstore
Authorcyotee
Version1.0.0
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What problem does it solve?

Helia enables in-browser or in-process IPFS operation, avoiding the need for a remote IPFS daemon and simplifying browser-based IPFS integration.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Full Node: createHelia runs a complete IPFS node with libp2p, Bitswap, Kademlia DHT, and pubsub.
  • Gateway-Only: createHeliaHTTP provides a lightweight HTTP gateway client for browsers.
  • Flexible APIs: unixfs, dag-cbor, ipns, and more for file storage, retrieval, and content addressing.
  • ManaMesh integration: In ManaMesh, gateway-first strategy with HTTP fallback for assets and images.

Quick Start

Install Helia and call createHelia() to start a full IPFS node in your browser or Node.js.

Dependency Matrix

Required Modules

None required

Components

Standard package

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Name: helia
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