Send audio and video streams directly to the well-known VLC™ media player

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August 19, 2024
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Open in VLC™ media player Extension

Open in VLC™ media player extension, sends video and audio links to the well-known VLC media player. This way you can directly watch online streams in the VLC media player with just one click. To send these links to the VLC media player, right-click over the video or audio link and use the context menu item or use the browser action button. If the extension only grabs a single link, the link is opened in the player. If multiple links are detected, you will get a prompt box to select media links to be sent to the player.

Note: For this extension to work, you will need to install a minimal native-client application. Instruction on how to install the native client will be displayed once the extension is used. You can also watch installation instruction on the FAQs page

How to use this extension:
1. The extension appends a context menu item to the browser context menu when the media element is the target.
2. The toolbar icon becomes active (colorful) when a page is supported

As of version 0.2.0, there is a tool to join media files in a single media file. You can find this tool on the right-click context menu over the page action button. The output format of this tool is WAV. You can use VLC to convert this WAV file to any other audio format.

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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Open in VLC™ media player extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Open in VLC™ media player extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Open in VLC™ 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 Open in VLC™ media player Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Open in VLC™ 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 Open in VLC™ media player extension file

Select and download the Open in VLC™ 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 Open in VLC™ 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 Open in VLC™ 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 Open in VLC™ 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 Open in VLC™ media player extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Lucy Heartfilia (ID: 00000077ae289f06) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 09/13/2023 dosent work on linux and yes i have vlc media player installed

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Cena Bale (ID: 000000210eacf461) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/07/2023 Thank you! I wish new adding the mpc-be it :(

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Victor Sinichkin (ID: 00000060b48bacfc) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 08/31/2023 В YouTube снова намудрили, теперь не работает, они ведут борьбу с таким творчеством.

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abdo akarey (ID: 000000e63fddf2bf) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/21/2023 The best without comparison 😉🫣☠️

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mhmd mhan (ID: 00000069f72225d6) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 08/06/2023 ممتاز برنامج جميل ورائع