Cast videos and music from more than 50 sites (YouTube, Twitch, Vimeo, SoundCloud, torrent, …) to Kodi.

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Version
7.12.1
Update
November 21, 2024
Size
307KiB
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Users
8,000+
Rating
4.22222 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ActiveTab
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Cast Kodi Extension

Cast Kodi also analyzes the pages for videos, music or external platforms integrations. For example, if a page displays a YouTube video, this video will be sent to Kodi.

To cast videos / music, three items can be added on context menu of link / page / selection of videos or audio: Play now to Kodi, Play next to Kodi and Queue item to Kodi. A remote (accessible with toolbar button) is also present to cast current tab to Kodi and to: pause, go to next element, adjust the volume, …


To connect the extension to Kodi, you must Allow remote control from applications on other systems. This option is in Settings / Services / Control page in Kodi. You must also retrieve Kodi's IP address. This information is displayed in Settings / System information / Summary page. Then enter this IP address in Cast Kodi Options.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "browser_specific_settings": { "gecko": { "id": "castkodi@regseb.github.io", "strict_min_version": "132.0" } }, "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Cast Kodi", "version": "7.12.1", "action": { "default_icon": { "16": "img/icon16.png", "24": "img/icon24.png", "32": "img/icon32.png", "64": "img/icon64.png" }, "default_title": "Cast Kodi", "default_popup": "popup/index.html" }, "default_locale": "en", "description": "__MSG_manifest_description__", "icons": { "16": "img/icon16.png", "48": "img/icon48.png", "96": "img/icon96.png", "128": "img/icon128.png" }, "author": "S\u00e9bastien R\u00e8gne", "background": { "service_worker": "background.js", "scripts": ["background.js"], "type": "module" }, "commands": { "_execute_action": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+K" } } }, "content_security_policy": { "extension_pages": "script-src 'self'" }, "homepage_url": "https://github.com/regseb/castkodi", "host_permissions": [""], "key": "MIIBIjANBgkqhkiG9w0BAQEFAAOCAQ8AMIIBCgKCAQEAuCQFiB1W7Ezlz7s+wEURQkCPdOA8LHSM0mRNXUvSG2wpQXUO5c8Svwi2CTny2ryE79lGrIZv6SN/KYd9Zw/5SoPfYFqVXawN+JB1jUbRXARWCL2B8AJAFvZYzOoRxmojJvuXoth4gN+XfJ5Ua6fqtwis2nDiiich6dNcg9RpZ4MRVCjSDRrcNCYoO9jv5qvNhdA69QMeofp7KlCpGMzoZ3LWvu3RlQkbgNO8DkufSBQCBO6bgP74/bjhI0VNacUXNGznGRKl32h7MFrCz1T061/n2EUKdgMjznJLWSVUJ6qmYO7RfxYckRFlHTZCNYB/2miSspR0mLJgKNca9kTUhwIDAQAB", "minimum_chrome_version": "130", "optional_permissions": ["bookmarks", "clipboardRead", "history"], "options_ui": { "page": "options/index.html" }, "permissions": ["activeTab", "contextMenus", "notifications", "storage"]}
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How to download and manually install Cast Kodi extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Cast Kodi extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Cast Kodi extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Cast Kodi extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Cast Kodi extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Cast Kodi extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Cast Kodi Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Cast Kodi extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Cast Kodi extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Cast Kodi extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Cast Kodi extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Cast Kodi extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Cast Kodi extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Cast Kodi extension file

Select and download the Cast Kodi extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Cast Kodi extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Cast Kodi extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Cast Kodi extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Cast Kodi extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Benedict Harris (ID: 0000007c989695f8) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 12/10/2024 *update Dec 2024 - sometimes the stop button is greyed out when Kodi is playing music so I cannot stop it. works well, I don't need two Kodi extensions anymore. Previously I had "Play to Kodi" for the navigation slider and "Kassi" for sending text......this one does both. :)

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Roger Delgado Piera (ID: 000000a6a6b10c60) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/04/2023 Perfect!

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昱辉 (ID: 000000a4aaa1ff14) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/19/2023 CAST KODIの设置方法: ①、在 设置-系统信息 里找到本机的内网地址,如,192.168.0.115 ②、在 设置-服务-控制 里开通 WEB服务器,勾选“允许通过本机应用远程控制”、“允许通过异地程序远程控制” ③、在Chrome浏览器中安装扩展、播放Youtube、点击“Play now to kodi P”(支持快捷键P)

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Ден (ID: 0000003b88960282) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/15/2023 Best Kodi addon, sharing any stream links, thanks to dev.