Permalinks with API Address

[lidel]

Here's an idea: support for permalinks like this:

http://localhost:3000/#/settings?ipfsApi=http://127.0.0.1:5001

• ?ipfsApi= is an optional parameter that overrides regular logic done by ipfs-redux-bundle
• gives us ability to bookmark WebUIs for specific views for specific nodes :)
• permalink could be under 🔗 icon on the "backend picker"

[olizilla]

I can't tell if this is a harmless cool trick, or too much power to the link author

[olizilla]

I left the configurability in the hands of the user via localStorage in ipld-explorer as I didn't feel comfortable adding url based configuration, though it did cross my mind. I can't think of a good malicious use case, but letting the link author choose what IPFS I connect to seems radical.

[lidel]

Update:

• A nice UX for setting API port was added in feat: add ipfs connection indicator and notifications #802
• Smart API detection when loaded from non-standard API port in go-ipfs #837 provides a better solution for js-ipfs and go-ipfs
• Companion will expose API object via webextension APIs, so there is no need for this hack

Due to the above, it is no longer needed, closing.

[lidel]

PSA: resumed in #947