MCP Server

Name: MCP Server
Author: AleksanStark

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Basic information

Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ipfs-mcp": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "/Absolute/path/to/mcp-ipfs-server/build/index.js"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is MCP Server?

MCP Server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) that integrates with the InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) for decentralized data storage and sharing, and leverages Claude AI to process and enhance interactions. It is intended for users who need to manage files in a distributed, fault-tolerant manner via MCP-compatible clients such as Claude Code or Claude Desktop.

How to use MCP Server?

Install Node.js (version 18+) and npm or yarn. For Claude Code, run claude mcp add and provide the server command and arguments. For Claude Desktop, add a JSON configuration block to claude_desktop_config.json. After setup, start Claude Code or Claude Desktop and use natural language prompts to perform file operations on IPFS.

Key features of MCP Server

Upload files to IPFS
Retrieve files by Content Identifier (CID)
Pin files to prevent garbage collection
List directory contents by CID
Unpin files by CID
Integrates with Claude AI for natural language commands

Use cases of MCP Server

Decentralized file storage and retrieval using IPFS
Pinning important files to ensure persistence
Managing content-addressed directories for data sharing
Integrating file operations into MCP-compatible applications

FAQ from MCP Server

What are the system requirements for MCP Server?

Node.js (version 18 or later) and npm or yarn. An IPFS daemon must also be running; the automated deployment script installs and starts Kubo (go‑IPFS).

How do I install MCP Server?

You can either manually configure it in Claude Code or Claude Desktop, or run the provided bash script that installs Node.js, IPFS Kubo, firewall rules, and the server source code, then builds the project.