Firefox browser extension to resolve Handshake domains + DNS TXT metadata records. Metadata records support Skynet, redirects, QR codes, and more.
Resolvr can lookup DNS for Handshake domains and subdomains, and transparently proxy the request to them.
Some example sites running on Handshake domains can be found on the Awesome Handshake repo.
Note you will need to running Resolvr or another DNS proxy that supports Handshake domains for these links to work.
In addition to resolving Handshake TLDs, Resolvr supports having some fun with DNS TXT records. It supports these records on all TLDs.
The format for all supported TXT metadata records is type=value
| Type | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| redirect | Redirects to another URL | redirect=https://www.google.com/ |
| skylink | Sia Skylink (redirect to) | skylink=EAC5HJr5Pu086EAZG4fP_r6Pnd7Ft366vt6t2AnjkoFb9Q |
| qr | Generate QR code | qr=I am a QR code |
| hns | Generate QR with HNS address | hns=hs1qnnnpqc5w4qjjx26mf97wzl3d9y3ya8hnq89t4f |
Note you will need to running Resolvr for these links to work correctly
| URL | TXT Record |
|---|---|
| html.skynet.manos__the_hands_of_fate. | skylink=PAL0w4SdA5rFCDGEutgpeQ50Om-YkBabtXVOJAkmedslKw |
| image.skynet.manos__the_hands_of_fate. | skylink=IADUs8d9CQjUO34LmdaaNPK_STuZo24rpKVfYW3wPPM2uQ |
| audio.skynet.manos__the_hands_of_fate. | skylink=_A2zt5SKoqwnnZU4cBF8uBycSKULXMyeg1c5ZISBr2Q3dA |
| video.skynet.manos__the_hands_of_fate. | skylink=CABAB_1Dt0FJsxqsu_J4TodNCbCGvtFf1Uys_3EgzOlTcg |
| json.skynet.manos__the_hands_of_fate. | skylink=AAC0uO43g64ULpyrW0zO3bjEknSFbAhm8c-RFP21EQlmSQ |
| pdf.skynet.manos__the_hands_of_fate. | skylink=XABvi7JtJbQSMAcDwnUnmp2FKDPjg8_tTTFP4BwMSxVdEg |
| dapp.skynet.manos__the_hands_of_fate. | skylink=EAC5HJr5Pu086EAZG4fP_r6Pnd7Ft366vt6t2AnjkoFb9Q/index.html |
| deposit.manos__the_hands_of_fate. | hns=hs1qnnnpqc5w4qjjx26mf97wzl3d9y3ya8hnq89t4f |
Q: Why Firefox? Will there be a Chrome build?
Firefox was chosen to be the initial implementation because the required browser extension APIs in Firefox are ahead of
what Chrome is capable of. Primarily, Firefox's webRequest.onBeforeRequest supports Promises, and Chrome does not. In
addition, Firefox has a proxy.onRequest API, which also supports Promises, making it an ideal candidate. Chrome's proxy
API is not as robust.
In order to bring Resolvr to Chrome, I would have to use a synchronous XMLHttpRequest -- which is a deprecated feature. Or
I would have to employ some hackish workarounds that are a less than ideal user experience. Or Chrome would have to update
their webRequest.onBeforeRequest to support Promises.
At this point in time, since I do not desire to depend upon deprecated features, and do not wish to deliver a subpar user experience, I have no official plans to build a Chrome extension.
Q: What Skynet portal do you use for TXT records with skylinks?
Resolvr attempts to determine which Skynet portal is the most optimal to use for your location and connection. It rechecks and adjusts this once per hour.