Web Custom formats let websites read and write arbitrary unsanitized payloads using a standardized web custom format, as well as read and write a limited subset of OS-specific formats (for supporting legacy apps).
The name of the clipboard format is mangled by the browser in a standardized way to indicate that the content is from the web, which allows native applications to opt-in to accepting the unsanitized content.
– https://chromestatus.com/feature/5649558757441536
Use in IPFS
It opens an interesting option for passing bytes on the web
Depending on low level limitations and permissions, this might be something we can leverage for:
signaling for things like exchanging SDP in WebRTC (Alternative to QR codes and ultrasound hacks)
light transport for exchanging IPFS blocks across tabs and apps
exchanging access tokens: IPFS Companion's access to Kubo RPC (if we add tokens), pinning services, maybe even user onboarding around UCAN use cases (extremely handwavey, just noting areas to explore)
Use in IPFS
It opens an interesting option for passing bytes on the web
Depending on low level limitations and permissions, this might be something we can leverage for:
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