blogpost: Migrating From Brave to IPFS Desktop #693

lidel · 2024-08-13T13:35:16Z

This is the migration guide we will publish when Brave's removal of Kubo (brave/brave-browser#37735) hits their stable channel (ETA Aug 22nd).

cc @autonome

lidel · 2024-08-13T13:48:35Z

In my mind this is one time event, will not matter after a month, so blog (or even a pinned discussion forum thread) is more appropriate place.
Not feeling strongly about it, let's draft it here, and we can decide where to publish once the time comes.

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lidel · 2024-08-22T22:31:44Z

@autonome @2color @mishmosh
I've just pushed update with bit more polished content that explains what is happening and why.

brave v1.69.153 just hit the stable channel, so I think we should merge this blogpost ASAP, and expand/fix on it if necessary, but we need a linkable resource people can google.

Mind giving it a quick read and review? (feel free to make edits inline)

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autonome · 2024-08-23T07:47:17Z

a few more comments now that this is much further along:

~~should include the date, since we know pretty close to when they'll ship~~ shipped yesterday, Aug 22 https://brave.com/latest/
not saying anything about the reason why Brave is removing IPFS will open the door for imaginations to run wild with completely untrue things, so should add something like "we could not find a mutually agreeable set of terms", which is exactly what it was
should throw something in (maybe in faq) about merging/syncing, even if just a pointer, since it will inevitably be brought up by people who've got data in both places

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lidel · 2024-08-23T14:53:50Z

Applied feedback from reviews and expanded FAQ a bit: https://bafybeian2nr7sgjmobixoqya7qw5uyghlwnu5tf5tkjel54wtb5hkx3syq.on.fleek.co/_2024-brave-migration-guide/
Good enough to merge?

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SgtPooki · 2024-08-23T15:10:01Z

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+First, we need to locate your Brave IPFS repository:
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+<!-- TODO: confirm these paths are valid -->


is this part confirmed? output for mac for any file/dir with "ipfs" in the name is:

❯ rg -g '*ipfs*' --files ~/Library/Application\ Support/BraveSoftware /Users/sgtpooki/Library/Application Support/BraveSoftware/Brave-Browser/lejaflgbgglfaomemffoaappaihfligf/1.0.29/go-ipfs_v0.29.0_darwin-arm64 /Users/sgtpooki/Library/Application Support/BraveSoftware/Brave-Browser/Default/Extensions/nibjojkomfdiaoajekhjakgkdhaomnch/3.1.0_0/icons/ipfs-logo-on.svg /Users/sgtpooki/Library/Application Support/BraveSoftware/Brave-Browser/Default/Extensions/nibjojkomfdiaoajekhjakgkdhaomnch/3.1.0_0/icons/brave-ipfs-logo-off.svg /Users/sgtpooki/Library/Application Support/BraveSoftware/Brave-Browser/Default/Extensions/nibjojkomfdiaoajekhjakgkdhaomnch/3.1.0_0/icons/brave-ipfs-logo-on.svg /Users/sgtpooki/Library/Application Support/BraveSoftware/Brave-Browser/Default/Extensions/nibjojkomfdiaoajekhjakgkdhaomnch/3.1.0_0/icons/ipfs-logo-off.svg /Users/sgtpooki/Library/Application Support/BraveSoftware/Brave-Browser/Default/Extensions/nibjojkomfdiaoajekhjakgkdhaomnch/3.1.0_0/icons/png/ipfs-logo-on_19.png /Users/sgtpooki/Library/Application Support/BraveSoftware/Brave-Browser/Default/Extensions/nibjojkomfdiaoajekhjakgkdhaomnch/3.1.0_0/icons/png/ipfs-logo-off_19.png /Users/sgtpooki/Library/Application Support/BraveSoftware/Brave-Browser/Default/Extensions/nibjojkomfdiaoajekhjakgkdhaomnch/3.1.0_0/icons/png/ipfs-logo-off_38.png /Users/sgtpooki/Library/Application Support/BraveSoftware/Brave-Browser/Default/Extensions/nibjojkomfdiaoajekhjakgkdhaomnch/3.1.0_0/icons/png/ipfs-logo-on_128.png /Users/sgtpooki/Library/Application Support/BraveSoftware/Brave-Browser/Default/Extensions/nibjojkomfdiaoajekhjakgkdhaomnch/3.1.0_0/icons/png/ipfs-logo-on_38.png /Users/sgtpooki/Library/Application Support/BraveSoftware/Brave-Browser/Default/Extensions/nibjojkomfdiaoajekhjakgkdhaomnch/3.1.0_0/icons/png/ipfs-logo-off_128.png /Users/sgtpooki/Library/Application Support/BraveSoftware/Brave-Browser/Default/Extensions/nibjojkomfdiaoajekhjakgkdhaomnch/3.1.0_0/dist/bundles/ipfs.bundle.js /Users/sgtpooki/Library/Application Support/BraveSoftware/Brave-Browser/Default/Extensions/nibjojkomfdiaoajekhjakgkdhaomnch/3.1.0_0/dist/popup/browser-action/ipfs-version.js /Users/sgtpooki/Library/Application Support/BraveSoftware/Brave-Browser/Default/Extensions/nibjojkomfdiaoajekhjakgkdhaomnch/3.1.0_0/dist/options/forms/ipfs-node-form.js /Users/sgtpooki/Library/Application Support/BraveSoftware/Brave-Browser/Default/Extensions/fpeoodllldobpkbkabpblcfaogecpndd/0.12.7_0/brave-ipfs.json

FYI it looks to be at /Users/sgtpooki/Library/Application Support/BraveSoftware/Brave-Browser/brave_ipfs/config on mac

Thank you! I looked at Windows and it also does not use /Default.
I've updated blogpost with updated paths + added examples of fully resolved ones.

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SgtPooki · 2024-08-23T15:17:58Z

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+### Can Kubo be used instead?
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+Yes, advanced users who are comfortable with command-line can use [Kubo](https://docs.ipfs.tech/install/command-line/) instead of IPFS Desktop, and run it against a custom `IPFS_PATH` to run a headless daemon, or perform selective manual migration via CLI.


could benefit to mention this also comes with ipfs-webui built in?

I don't think it matters for the migration. WebUI does not support CAR import, nor IPNS key import/export, only CLI tools can be used for such low level migration.

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confirmed linux/windows and macOS

2color · 2024-08-26T11:40:35Z

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+---
+title: 'Migrating from Brave to IPFS Desktop'
+description: 'Complete Guide to Migrating Your IPFS Data'
+date: 2024-08-22


TODO: update to actual publishing date

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2color · 2024-08-26T12:56:26Z

For a more specific header image, feel free to use this one:

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lidel · 2024-08-26T15:30:20Z

Ok, final preview: https://bafybeid76ycpf6bg6s42xicanyrhlaxzqbfvysi26kccr6rzexbj6foyha.on.fleek.co/_2024-brave-migration-guide/

Will ask for final proofread, but I'm going to merge it by EOD.

lidel · 2024-08-26T16:35:02Z

Merged. If you are late to review and find something to improve, please fix in a new PR 🙏

wip: initial outline of brave migration post

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		First, we need to locate your Brave IPFS repository:

		<!-- TODO: confirm these paths are valid -->


		### Can Kubo be used instead?

		Yes, advanced users who are comfortable with command-line can use [Kubo](https://docs.ipfs.tech/install/command-line/) instead of IPFS Desktop, and run it against a custom `IPFS_PATH` to run a headless daemon, or perform selective manual migration via CLI.

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