Play HLS urls in-browser

Latest Version

Version
1.7
Update
October 28, 2022
Size
482KiB
Developer
Category
Users
200,000+
Rating
3.41667 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
*://*/*m3u8*
*://*/*.ts*
WebRequest
WebRequestBlocking
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Play HLS Extension

Play HLS urls in-browser
Extension with an hls.js library from: https://github.com/video-dev/hls.js
Play the m3u8 links you click on and any m3u8 links you paste into the address bar.

It works by transmuxing MPEG-2 Transport Stream and AAC/MP3 streams into ISO BMFF (MP4) fragments. This transmuxing could be performed asynchronously using Web Worker if available in the browser. hls.js also supports HLS + fmp4, as announced during WWDC2016

hls.js does not need any player, it works directly on top of a standard HTML
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Source Manifest.json

{ "version": "1.7", "background": { "scripts": ["event.js"] }, "browser_action": { "default_icon": "icon128.png", "default_title": "Disable" }, "content_scripts": [ { "js": ["content.js"], "matches": ["*://*/*.m3u8*", "*://*/*.ts*"] } ], "description": "Play HLS urls in-browser", "icons": { "128": "icon128.png" }, "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Play HLS", "permissions": [ "*://*/*m3u8*", "*://*/*.ts*", "webRequest", "webRequestBlocking" ], "update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "web_accessible_resources": ["*.html"]}
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How to download and manually install Play HLS extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Play HLS 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 Play HLS extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Play HLS extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Play HLS extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Play HLS 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 Play HLS Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Play HLS extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Play HLS extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Play HLS 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 Play HLS 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 Play HLS extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Play HLS 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 Play HLS extension file

Select and download the Play HLS 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 Play HLS 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 Play HLS 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 Play HLS 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 Play HLS extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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Papa Kanoc (ID: 000000cb0dd23d0c) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 08/22/2023 szintén csak hang van...

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Gaurav Jain (ID: 000000d47523612f) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/09/2023 Works as expected! No frills, no extra permissions needed.

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จิรา สรแก้ว (ID: 000000d31a2317a6) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 03/31/2023 this extension not working

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Cu0ng Nguy3n (ID: 000000f29455f1ad) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 03/31/2023 not working