This extension runs youtube videos in chromium through omxplayer allowing a much smoother viewing

Latest Version

Version
0.3
Update
July 11, 2016
Size
37.39KiB
Developer
Category
Users
1,000+
Rating
3.90909 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Tabs
NativeMessaging
Http://*.youtube.com/*
Https://*.youtube.com/*
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RPi-youtube Extension

This is a small script written to include a quick button to play any youtube video locally in omxplayer, allowing much smoother playback! It uses youtube-dl and displays a prompt each time a youtube video is opened. Pressing OK will show the video locally in less than 10 seconds. You must have Chromium installed (https://www.raspberrypi.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=121195) and the host script installed (https://github.com/kusti8/RPi-chromium). Any questions or issues should be reported on the Github page, and I'm always open to new ideas!
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "RPi-youtube", "description": "This extension runs youtube videos in chromium through omxplayer allowing a much smoother viewing", "version": "0.3", "browser_action": { "default_icon": "icon_38.png", "default_title": "Extract video!" }, "background": { "scripts": ["background.js"], "persistent": false }, "permissions": [ "tabs", "nativeMessaging", "http://*.youtube.com/*", "https://*.youtube.com/*" ], "icons": {"48": "icon_48.png", "128": "icon_128.png" }}
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How to download and manually install RPi-youtube extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download RPi-youtube extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a RPi-youtube 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 RPi-youtube Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install RPi-youtube 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 RPi-youtube extension file

Select and download the RPi-youtube 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 RPi-youtube 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 RPi-youtube 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 RPi-youtube 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 RPi-youtube extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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(ID: ) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 01/18/2018 Does nothing after installed it.

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Elliot Orr (ID: 000000734b3c9ba4) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 08/10/2016 It seemed slow for me, but work well with everything else.

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Max Mustermann (ID: 000000d80e90b6e9) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/06/2016 Works flawless, great work.

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Benedict Simmons (ID: 00000090c1d27246) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/01/2016 It works perfect! Thank you!

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Dave Land (ID: 000000bd003c7919) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 04/24/2016 It does what it says it does. If you're very patient. I tried using it on a brand new Raspberry Pi 3 with a fresh install of Raspbian Jessie. If that's your set-up, and what you want to do is watch gorgeous smooth-playing YouTube videos about 10-15 minutes from now, then this is for you. I don't think the fault is with the add-on, though: it's just how long it takes to download a full video from YouTube.