Send media stream links from current tab to VLC (VideoLAN) media player

Latest Version

Version
0.2.1
Update
October 3, 2018
Size
72.67KiB
Developer
Category
Users
8,000+
Rating
3.75758 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
Tabs
NativeMessaging
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Send to VLC (VideoLAN) media player Extension

This extension observes network activity and offers \"send-to-VLC\" functionality when a streamable media is detected. This way you can watch media streams in your VLC media player instead of the built-in media player and use the power of VLC for watching or listening to media sources.

There are many optimizations performed on this extension to make it as lightweight as possible. For instance, the background page of the extension is in nonpersistent mode and hence the extension does not use any resource when it is inactive. Also, media detection algorithm does not demand usual observation and hence it is much lighter compared to other similar extensions.

Please report bugs to:
https://github.com/belaviyo/send-to-vlc/issues

For more info on how the extension work or to browser some useful FAQs check:
http://add0n.com/send-to-vlc.html

Notes:
1. For the extension to be able to send media resources to an external executable such as VLC, a small native client needs to be installed. For more info please check the FAQs page of the extension
2. Badge number that is shown on some pages refers to the total number of the detected music tracks (either audio or video requests). If you don't need this, go to the options page and disable the feature. Also you can change the badge color to increase or decrease its visibility
3. As of version 0.1.9, it is possible to disable the \"One Last Step\" page. This will prevent the extension from opening this page in case an error occurs. Use this if you are 100% sure your setup is okay and you just want to ignore the errors.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Send to VLC (VideoLAN) media player", "description": "__MSG_appDesc__", "version": "0.2.1", "default_locale": "en", "manifest_version": 2, "permissions": [ "storage", "tabs", "nativeMessaging", "notifications", "contextMenus", "downloads", "", "clipboardWrite", "history" ], "content_scripts":[{ "run_at": "document_start", "all_frames": true, "match_about_blank": true, "matches": ["*://*/*"], "exclude_globs": ["*://*.youtube.com/*"], "js": ["data/inject.js"] }], "background": { "persistent": false, "scripts": [ "command.js", "termlib_parser.js", "common.js" ] }, "browser_action": { "default_icon": { "16": "data/icons/16.png", "32": "data/icons/32.png", "64": "data/icons/64.png" } }, "icons": { "16": "data/icons/16.png", "32": "data/icons/32.png", "64": "data/icons/64.png", "128": "data/icons/128.png" }, "homepage_url": "http://add0n.com/send-to.html?from=vlc", "options_ui": { "page": "data/options/index.html", "chrome_style": true }}
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How to download and manually install Send to VLC (VideoLAN) media player extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Send to VLC (VideoLAN) media player 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 Send to VLC (VideoLAN) media player extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Send to VLC (VideoLAN) media player extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Send to VLC (VideoLAN) media player extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Send to VLC (VideoLAN) media player 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 Send to VLC (VideoLAN) media player Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Send to VLC (VideoLAN) media player extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Send to VLC (VideoLAN) media player extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Send to VLC (VideoLAN) media player 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 Send to VLC (VideoLAN) media player 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 Send to VLC (VideoLAN) media player extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Send to VLC (VideoLAN) media player 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 Send to VLC (VideoLAN) media player extension file

Select and download the Send to VLC (VideoLAN) media player 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 Send to VLC (VideoLAN) media player 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 Send to VLC (VideoLAN) media player 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 Send to VLC (VideoLAN) media player 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 Send to VLC (VideoLAN) media player extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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mavis lica (ID: 0000006965d00d28) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 06/29/2022 for sites which i usually watch movies is not streaming on vlc however to stream it on vlc you need to watch and load it first to the main stream sites please update thanks

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Forgio Wood (Forgio) (ID: 0000001a3d053a0e) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/23/2021 Perfect

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Théo Simonet (ID: 0000001a3aa40c8e) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 02/27/2021 Ralentit énormément chrome qui devient soudainement un gouffre pour mon mac. J'espère que c'était un souci temporaire bientôt résolu. Par ailleurs, l'application n'a pas besoin de toutes ces autorisations (consulter toutes les pages, l'historique, les favoris,...) pour fonctionner. J'ai désinstallé et retrouvé des performances normales et une autonomie décente.

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towerstreet (ID: 000000a54ad01570) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/05/2020 必用的插件

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Андрей Б. (ID: 000000e0c3313898) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 01/12/2020 В описании не указана минимальная требуемая версия Windows для клиента, при попытке установки клиента появилось сообщение о том, что ниже Windows 7 не поддерживается. Зря потратил время.