Open in VLC media player
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
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews.
Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate,
spammy, or outdated. 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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