IPFS.io Public Gateway
by IPFS · HTTP gateway for reaching content on public IPFS networks
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Overview
The IPFS.io public gateway bridges HTTP and the IPFS protocol: it listens for requests for IPFS content, retrieves that content via IPFS and serves it over HTTP, so any browser can reach public IPFS networks. It runs Rainbow, an implementation of the IPFS HTTP Gateway API, and verifies data against the requested CID before returning it.
- Best for
- Anyone needing browser access to IPFS content over HTTP, for non-production, non-critical use
- Pricing
- No prices are shown; the gateway is described as provided for free on an as-is basis and funded by donors.
- Runs on
- Self-hostedCLI
Strengths and trade-offs
Strengths
- Free to use, with no software to install to reach IPFS content
- Verifies returned data against the requested CID
- Supports trustless content types for verifiable retrieval
- Runs Rainbow, an implementation of the IPFS HTTP Gateway API
Trade-offs
- Provided as-is; not intended for production or critical-path use
- HTTP Range requests capped at 5GiB files due to Cloudflare CDN limits
- Content may be blocked via the Bad Bits denylist without compensation
- Support is via the community IPFS Forum rather than a support channel
How IPFS.io Public Gateway markets itself
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“IPFS.io Public Gateway”
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- Hero: 3D render
Pricing
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How this score is made up
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MCP support
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API quality
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Documentation
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Changelog
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Marketing site structure
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Page speed
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Operational trust
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