pinme
RepositoryFreeDeploy Your Frontend in a Single Command. Claude Code Skills supported.
Capabilities12 decomposed
zero-configuration ipfs file upload with content addressing
Medium confidenceUploads static files and directories to IPFS via the Glitter Protocol gateway, generating immutable content identifiers (CIDs) without requiring server management or account setup. Uses a dual-path architecture: simple single-file uploads via uploadToIpfs() for files under 200MB, and chunked directory uploads via uploadToIpfsSplit() for directories up to 1GB with session-based state management to handle interruptions and resume capability.
Implements dual-path upload architecture (simple vs. chunked) with session-based resumable uploads for large directories, integrated directly into CLI without requiring separate IPFS node or pinning service account. Uses Glitter Protocol gateway as abstraction layer, eliminating need for users to manage IPFS daemon or provider credentials.
Simpler than Netlify/Vercel for static sites (no build config needed) and more decentralized than traditional CDNs, but slower retrieval than centralized alternatives due to IPFS peer-dependent performance.
persistent upload history tracking with local state management
Medium confidenceMaintains a local JSON-based history file (~/.pinme/history.json) that records all upload metadata including CIDs, timestamps, file paths, and domain bindings. Implements addHistory() and getHistory() functions to provide users with queryable records of past deployments without requiring external databases or cloud state storage, enabling reproducibility and audit trails.
Uses filesystem-based JSON history instead of cloud state or database, keeping all deployment metadata local and user-owned. Integrates directly with CLI commands to auto-record uploads without explicit user action, creating implicit audit trail.
More transparent and portable than cloud-based deployment tracking (Vercel, Netlify dashboards) since history is human-readable JSON, but lacks cross-device sync and team collaboration features.
preview url generation with encrypted cid embedding
Medium confidenceGenerates temporary preview URLs at https://pinme.eth.limo/#/preview/* that embed encrypted or obfuscated CIDs, allowing users to share deployments before binding to permanent domains. Preview URLs provide time-limited or access-controlled viewing without requiring domain setup, using URL fragment-based routing to avoid exposing raw CIDs in server logs.
Uses URL fragment-based routing (#/preview/*) to embed CID without exposing it in HTTP requests, enabling preview access without server-side state. Provides immediate shareable link without requiring domain binding setup.
Faster than Vercel/Netlify preview deployments (no build step) but less feature-rich (no environment variables, no preview comments). More accessible than raw IPFS gateway URLs due to human-friendly pinme.eth.limo domain.
ipfs api integration via glitter protocol gateway abstraction
Medium confidenceAbstracts IPFS network interaction through Glitter Protocol gateway, eliminating need for users to run local IPFS nodes or manage provider credentials. Implements uploadToIpfs() and uploadToIpfsSplit() functions that communicate with gateway's HTTP API, handling content upload, chunking, and CID generation without exposing IPFS complexity to CLI users.
Abstracts IPFS complexity behind Glitter Protocol gateway, providing IPFS benefits (content addressing, decentralization) without requiring users to understand IPFS protocol or manage nodes. Gateway integration is transparent — users interact only with pinme CLI.
Simpler than self-hosted IPFS (no node management) but less decentralized than running local node. More reliable than public IPFS gateways due to Glitter Protocol's dedicated infrastructure.
domain binding with dns and pinme subdomain management
Medium confidenceBinds IPFS content (identified by CID) to human-readable domains via two mechanisms: automatic Pinme subdomains (*.pinit.eth.limo) for free users, and custom DNS domains (CNAME/TXT records) for VIP users. Implements domain binding logic in PinmeApi class with HTTP methods that communicate with Pinme backend to register domain-to-CID mappings, enabling users to access immutable content via familiar URLs.
Implements tiered domain binding: free Pinme subdomains auto-provisioned without user DNS management, plus VIP custom domain support with CNAME/TXT validation. Backend integration via PinmeApi class abstracts domain registration complexity from CLI users.
Simpler than manual DNS configuration (no IPFS gateway URL management needed) but less flexible than self-hosted IPFS with custom reverse proxies. Faster than Vercel/Netlify domain setup for IPFS content since no build step required.
car file import/export for content migration and portability
Medium confidenceEnables users to export IPFS content as Content Addressable aRchive (CAR) files for backup, migration, or sharing, and import CAR files to restore content. Implements bidirectional CAR file handling through PinmeApi integration, allowing users to migrate deployments between IPFS providers or create portable archives of their sites without relying on live IPFS network availability.
Integrates CAR file handling directly into CLI workflow via PinmeApi, abstracting IPFS-level CAR operations. Enables one-command export/import without requiring separate IPFS tools or manual DAG manipulation.
More portable than relying on single IPFS provider's pinning guarantees, but requires manual CAR file management vs. automatic cloud backup systems like Vercel/Netlify.
appkey-based authentication and authorization for vip features
Medium confidenceImplements JWT-based authentication using AppKey format (<ethereum_address>-<jwt_token>) to gate premium features including custom domain binding, CAR file operations, and VIP status checks. Validates AppKey credentials against Pinme backend via PinmeApi class, enabling role-based access control without requiring OAuth or external identity providers.
Uses Ethereum address + JWT token pair for authentication, enabling Web3-native identity without traditional OAuth. AppKey format ties authentication to blockchain identity, allowing future integration with ENS or smart contract-based access control.
Simpler than OAuth for CLI tools but less secure than hardware-backed authentication. More Web3-aligned than API keys used by Vercel/Netlify, but requires users to manage long-lived credentials.
claude ai skill integration for automated deployment workflows
Medium confidenceExposes pinme CLI commands as a Claude Code Skill, enabling Claude AI to invoke deployment operations directly within code generation workflows. Implements LLM execution protocol that allows Claude to call upload, domain binding, and history commands with natural language instructions, automating multi-step deployment tasks without manual CLI invocation.
Implements Claude Code Skill protocol to expose CLI commands as callable functions within Claude's code generation context, enabling AI to orchestrate multi-step deployments. Bridges gap between code generation and infrastructure deployment without requiring separate CI/CD configuration.
More integrated than manual CLI invocation but less flexible than custom GitHub Actions. Enables AI-driven deployment but requires Claude Code environment vs. language-agnostic CLI tools.
chunked directory upload with resumable session management
Medium confidenceImplements uploadToIpfsSplit() function to handle large directory uploads (up to 1GB) by breaking content into chunks and managing upload sessions with state persistence. Tracks upload progress and session metadata locally, enabling users to resume interrupted uploads without losing progress or re-uploading completed chunks. Uses session-based architecture to coordinate multi-part uploads across network interruptions.
Implements session-based resumable uploads with local state tracking, allowing users to pause/resume without losing progress. Abstracts chunking complexity from CLI users — single command handles both small and large directories transparently.
More resilient than simple streaming uploads (Vercel/Netlify) for unreliable networks, but requires local session state vs. stateless cloud deployments.
content removal and cid unpinning from ipfs network
Medium confidenceProvides remove command to unpin content from IPFS via Pinme backend, removing user's copy of content from the distributed network. Integrates with PinmeApi to coordinate unpinning across Pinme's IPFS infrastructure, enabling users to delete deployments and free storage resources without manual IPFS node management.
Provides user-initiated content removal via CLI without requiring direct IPFS node access. Coordinates unpinning through Pinme backend, ensuring content is removed from Pinme's infrastructure while acknowledging IPFS's immutable nature.
More convenient than manual IPFS unpinning but less comprehensive than centralized hosting (Vercel/Netlify) where deletion is guaranteed across all infrastructure.
commander.js-based cli routing and command parsing
Medium confidenceImplements bin/index.ts entry point using Commander.js framework to parse command-line arguments, route user input to appropriate command handlers, and manage help/version output. Provides structured command registration with options, arguments, and descriptions, enabling users to discover and invoke pinme commands via standard CLI patterns (pinme upload, pinme bind, etc.).
Uses Commander.js for declarative command registration, enabling consistent CLI UX across all pinme commands. Centralizes argument validation and help generation in single entry point, reducing boilerplate in individual command handlers.
More structured than custom argument parsing but heavier than minimal CLI frameworks. Standard Commander.js patterns make pinme familiar to Node.js developers.
build system integration with package.json configuration
Medium confidenceDefines build pipeline and distribution configuration in package.json, specifying bin entry point (bin/index.ts), main export, and TypeScript compilation targets. Enables npm/yarn to install pinme as global CLI tool with automatic shebang handling and executable permissions, making deployment as simple as npm install -g pinme.
Leverages standard npm bin field to expose CLI entry point, enabling zero-configuration installation. TypeScript source distributed directly (no pre-compilation), allowing users to inspect and modify source if needed.
Simpler distribution than standalone binaries but slower first-run than pre-compiled executables. Standard npm patterns make pinme discoverable and installable like any Node.js package.
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Best For
- ✓Solo developers deploying personal projects or portfolios
- ✓Teams building static sites (Hugo blogs, documentation, JAMstack apps)
- ✓Developers wanting decentralized, censorship-resistant hosting
- ✓Individual developers managing multiple project versions
- ✓Teams needing deployment audit trails without external infrastructure
- ✓CI/CD pipelines that need to reference past deployment CIDs
- ✓Teams doing client reviews before production deployment
- ✓Developers testing deployments before domain binding
Known Limitations
- ⚠Single file size capped at 200MB; directory uploads capped at 1GB total
- ⚠No built-in CDN acceleration — IPFS retrieval speed depends on peer availability and geographic distribution
- ⚠Requires network connectivity; no offline-first capability for uploads
- ⚠CID-based URLs are content-addressed but not human-readable without domain binding
- ⚠History stored only locally on the machine running pinme CLI — not synced across team members or devices
- ⚠No built-in cleanup or archival; history file grows unbounded over time
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Last commit: Apr 20, 2026
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