Adds a context menu item to send audio/video streams directly to VLC media player

Open in VLC Firefox Add-on: Stream Directly
'Open in VLC media player' is a Firefox add-on that expands the user's streaming capabilities by allowing direct transfer of audio and video links to the VLC media player. With just a right-click, users can watch any online streams in VLC. The add-on prompts users when multiple links are detected, providing the flexibility to select the media to be played. A native-client application needs to be installed for the add-on to function optimally. The add-on also features a media merge tool, available from version 0.2.0.
Add-on stats
Manifest V3
By: Andy Portmen
Rating: 4.32
(249)
Weekly download count: 523
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
- storage
- contextMenus
- nativeMessaging
- webRequest
- scripting
Host permissions:
- <all_urls>
Size: 103.30K
URLs: Website ,Privacy policy
Full description: See detailed description
Ranking
# 451
Other platforms
Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
User reviews
Pros
- Easy to use if it works
- Integrates with VLC for media playback
- Provides a context menu entry for quick access
Cons
- Does not work for some users
- Context menu entry does not function as expected
- Installation issues reported
Most mentioned
- Plugin does not work for multiple users
- Context menu issue
- General dissatisfaction with functionality
User reviews
Plugin doesn't work. I have VLC installed on my drive.
by Bambino, 2025-03-01
by 退出党团队远离中共恶魔, 2025-02-15
I love it
by Brixter, 2025-02-10
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Open in VLC media player requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood
We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Open in VLC media player. Use it at your own risk.
Risk likelihood analysis details
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