Detects playlists and subtitles used by streams, incl. custom file extensions and headers. Assembles readymade commands for tools.

Latest Version

Version
2.11.7
Update
July 10, 2023
Size
41.58KiB
Developer
Category
Users
20,000+
Rating
4.1 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
Deutsch
English
Polski
Slovenský
русский
日本語
한국어
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Permissions
ClipboardWrite
Downloads
Notifications
Storage
Tabs
WebRequest
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The Stream Detector Extension

This is a Firefox addon ported to Chrome which provides an easy way to keep track of URLs to playlists and subtitles used by Apple HLS, Adobe HDS, MPEG-DASH, and Microsoft Smooth Streaming streams as well as download video/audio files directly and monitor any other file extensions and Content-Type headers.

Copy URLs by clicking their filenames in the addon's popup menu (accessed by clicking on the toolbar icon). URLs can either be copied as they are or transformed into readymade yt-dlp (recommended), FFmpeg, Streamlink, hlsdl or N_m3u8DL-CLI commands, including the User-Agent, Cookie, and Referer headers. The chosen tool then downloads the stream into a single file until it is finished or stopped. Use the addon's options page to customize your experience and e.g. download media files directly.

Note that websites such as YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, etc. are very likely to use proprietary technologies which are not supported by this addon. When it comes to such \"mainstream\" services, it's better to use the tools (e.g. youtube-dl/yt-dlp) directly.

Please keep in mind that the Chrome version lacks certain features in comparison to the Firefox version.
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Source Manifest.json

{
"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx",
"name":"The Stream Detector",
"version":"2.11.7",
"description":"__MSG_extText__",
"manifest_version":3,
"default_locale":"en",
"permissions":["clipboardWrite",
"downloads",
"notifications",
"storage",
"tabs",
"webRequest"],
"host_permissions":[""],
"background":{"service_worker":"background.8be1acee.js"},
"icons":{"16":"icon-dark-16.d158b7cb.png",
"48":"icon-dark-48.3050a510.png",
"96":"icon-dark-96.4236c605.png"},
"commands":{"open-popup":{"description":"__MSG_openPopup__"},
"open-sidebar":{"description":"__MSG_openSidebar__"}},
"options_ui":{"page":"options.550363b9.html"},
"action":{"default_title":"The Stream Detector",
"default_popup":"popup.25b68313.html",
"default_icon":{"16":"icon-dark-16.d158b7cb.png",
"48":"icon-dark-48.3050a510.png"},
"theme_icons":[{"dark":"icon-dark-96.4236c605.png",
"light":"icon-light-96.157f7b85.png",
"size":96},{"dark":"icon-dark-48.3050a510.png",
"light":"icon-light-48.40e4ad95.png",
"size":48},{"dark":"icon-dark-16.d158b7cb.png",
"light":"icon-light-16.738042ec.png",
"size":16}]}}
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How to download and manually install The Stream Detector extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download The Stream Detector extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a The Stream Detector 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 The Stream Detector Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install The Stream Detector 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 The Stream Detector extension file

Select and download the The Stream Detector 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 The Stream Detector 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 The Stream Detector 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 The Stream Detector 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 The Stream Detector extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Mactastic (ID: 000000b3ef74296e) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 10/01/2023 For some reason I have to scroll in the extension window to see the buttons on the other side of the window. UPDATE: yt-dlp gives me the following info: "Deprecated Feature: Passing cookies as a header is a potential security risk; they will be scoped to the domain of the downloaded urls. Please consider loading cookies from a file or browser instead."

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Santhosh Kumar (ID: 0000005d76c03740) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 08/10/2023 it this works on MUBI streaming for subtitles ?

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Candra Persada (ID: 00000085aec65730) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 07/10/2023 does it support Chrome Extension Manifest V3?