GUIBo
GUI frontend for the Kubo IPFS daemon
GUIBo is a desktop GUI for operators and developers who run Kubo (the IPFS daemon in Go). It drives your node through Kubo’s HTTP RPC API so you can work with pins, UnixFS content, IPNS, remote pinning, gateways, and network or repo diagnostics without living in the terminal.
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Features
- Live listing of pinned or unpinned CIDs
- Pin type filtering: All, Recursive, Direct, or Indirect pins.
- Add to IPFS: add local files or folders with progress feedback.
- Remote pin services: configure Kubo remote pinning services and queue or check remote pins.
- IPNS: list keys, publish a CID to IPNS, resolve names, and open content via IPNS.
- Full-text search: filter rows by CID, type, and name.
- Sortable tables: sort by any column header.
- Copy CID: copy one or many selected CIDs to the clipboard.
- Unpin: unpin the current selection or everything in the current list.
- Open from public gateway: open a selected CID on
https://ipfs.io/ipfs/<cid>. - Open from local gateway: open a selected CID on your node’s gateway (e.g.
http://<host>:8080/ipfs/<cid>). - List files and export: for recursive pins, walk UnixFS files and save all or selected files to disk.
- Peer identity: PeerID and agent version with one-click copy.
- Repo and maintenance: repository statistics, garbage collection, and related Kubo operations.
- DHT and network: DHT stats, swarm and connectivity views for your Kubo node.
- Logging and diagnostics: status log and RPC activity log for troubleshooting.
- Auto-refresh: optional periodic refresh with a configurable interval.
- Cross-platform desktop: Linux, macOS, and Windows builds with a consistent Qt-based interface (Fusion style, respects system light/dark).
Trial mode constraints
Without activation, GUIBo runs in trial mode. The app still talks to your Kubo node, but the following limits apply:
- Pins / unpinned list: at most three rows are shown; the status line indicates the full count when more exist.
- Add to IPFS: files only (no folder add); at most three files per add.
- Auto-refresh: disabled; the option is unavailable until the full version is activated.
FAQ
What is GUIBo?
GUIBo is a cross-platform desktop application built with Qt and C++ that provides a graphical frontend for managing a Kubo (IPFS) node. It uses Kubo’s HTTP RPC API for operations such as listing pins, adding files, IPNS, and inspecting network and repository state.
What is IPFS?
IPFS (InterPlanetary File System) is an open protocol for peer-to-peer storage and sharing using content addressing: data is identified and verified by cryptographic fingerprints, not only by name or server location. Overview, docs, and community resources are on the official site at ipfs.tech.
Does GUIBo replace the Kubo daemon?
No. GUIBo is a client UI. You still run Kubo (ipfs daemon) on your machine or network; GUIBo connects to its API endpoint to perform actions.
Which operating systems does GUIBo support?
GUIBo is available for Linux, MacOS, and Windows. Builds are published on this site under Downloads when available.
How does GUIBo communicate with Kubo?
GUIBo talks to Kubo over the standard HTTP RPC API (for example /api/v0/pin/ls, add, swarm, and config commands). The RPC URL is configurable in the application.
Where can I install Kubo?
Kubo is the reference IPFS implementation in Go. Official binaries, Docker images, and install options are listed in the Kubo repository and at dist.ipfs.tech/#kubo.
What are GUIBo trial mode limits?
Without activation, the pin and unpinned lists show at most three rows at a time, Add to IPFS accepts only individual files (up to three per add), and automatic periodic refresh is disabled until you activate the full version.
How much does a GUIBo license cost?
A lifetime license with indefinite product updates is US $42, payable in DAI, USDC or USDT on the Ethereum network. You activate from the Activation dialog inside GUIBo.