# What does IPFS use?

IPFS (ipfs.tech) shows public evidence of 12 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-10-20).

## Edge & Hosting

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Fastly](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/fastly) | CDN & Edge | Website code |  |
| [GitHub Pages](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/github-pages) | Hosting & Cloud | Custom domain, DNS records, Website code |  |
| [DNSimple](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/dnsimple) | DNS | DNS records |  |

## Application

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Tailwind CSS](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/tailwind) | Frontend | Website code |  |
| [Astro](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/astro) | Frontend | Website code |  |

## Data & Observability

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Plausible](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/plausible) | Analytics | Website code |  |

## Go-to-market

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Mailchimp](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/mailchimp) | Marketing | Email records, Website code |  |
| [Discord](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/discord) | Support & Docs | Website code |  |

## Company Ops

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Workspace](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-workspace) | Workspace | Email records, Website code |  |
| [Mailchimp Transactional](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/mandrill) | Email Delivery | Email records |  |
| [dmarcian](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/dmarcian) | Security & Compliance | Email records |  |

## FAQ

### What tools does IPFS use?

As of October 2026, runsonwhat has found 12 tools at IPFS (ipfs.tech) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Fastly, GitHub Pages and DNSimple. Application: Tailwind CSS and Astro. Data & Observability: Plausible. Go-to-market: Mailchimp and Discord. Company Ops: Google Workspace, Mailchimp Transactional and dmarcian. Last checked October 20, 2026.

### What cloud does IPFS run on?

IPFS uses GitHub Pages for hosting and cloud infrastructure, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found GitHub Pages through a subdomain that points at GitHub Pages and DNS records. GitHub Pages is used by 4,169 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What email provider does IPFS use?

IPFS uses Google Workspace for email and office software, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Google Workspace through email records that authorize Google Workspace and code on ipfs.tech. Google Workspace is used by 406,783 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What does IPFS use for customer support?

IPFS uses Discord for customer support and documentation, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Discord through Discord code on ipfs.tech. Discord is used by 6,267 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What analytics tools does IPFS use?

IPFS uses Plausible for analytics, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Plausible through Plausible code on ipfs.tech. Plausible is used by 7,231 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What marketing software does IPFS use?

IPFS uses Mailchimp for marketing, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Mailchimp through email records that authorize Mailchimp and code on ipfs.tech. Mailchimp is used by 117,101 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does IPFS use Tailwind CSS?

Yes. runsonwhat found Tailwind CSS at IPFS through Tailwind CSS code on ipfs.tech. Tailwind CSS is a Frontend tool used by 73,979 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Which companies have a tech stack similar to IPFS's?

The companies with the stacks most like IPFS' are Deacon Construction, Planet Argon, Cow Corner and Signature, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). Each shares 2 to 3 tools with IPFS, and rare tools count for more than common ones like Google Workspace, so the match reflects real stack choices.

### How does runsonwhat know what IPFS uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 12 tools at IPFS, 5 were found through code on ipfs.tech, 4 through email records, 2 through DNS records and 1 through subdomains that point at the vendor. A tool is listed only when a direct record backs it up; DNS is rechecked weekly and ipfs.tech about monthly.


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Source: runsonwhat, https://www.runsonwhat.com/company/ipfs.tech (updated October 2026). Counts are companies with direct public evidence of the tool (DNS records, certificates, website code, a real-browser crawl, subprocessor lists), so they are lower bounds. Methodology: https://www.runsonwhat.com/methodology.
