# Install IPFS

So you want to install IPFS. Yay! But what flavor? Here's some advice to help you.

# Dip your toes in the water: Desktop & Companion

Just want to try things out? Companion, maybe Desktop

# Host and share files on your own: Desktop & Companion

New to IPFS? Install Desktop and/or Companion

# Host and share files at scale: Cluster

Want to run IPFS for/with others? Install Cluster

# Integrate IPFS into your app: go-ipfs & js-ipfs

Want to integrate IPFS in your app? Install go & js, with comparison