The m3u8 Stream Detector

Formerly known as The Stream Detector Ver.2.12 Formerly known as HLS Stream Detector. Detects M3U8/MPD/F4M/ISM playlists and VTT subtitles used by HLS/DASH/HDS/MSS streams. Assembles readymade youtube-dl/FFmpeg/Streamlink/hlsdl commands.
The m3u8 Stream Detector is a versatile Firefox add-on formerly known as HLS Stream Detector. It provides an accessible method to track playlists and subtitles utilized by popular streaming protocols - Apple HLS, Adobe HDS, MPEG-DASH, and Microsoft Smooth Streaming. Additionally, this add-on allows the transformation of URLs into readymade commands for multiple tools like youtube-dl, FFmpeg, Streamlink, and hlsdl, facilitating the users to download streams conveniently into single files. Notably, it does not support proprietary technologies used by platforms like YouTube, Facebook, and Vimeo.
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Manifest V2
Daily users: 3,231
Rating: 3.96
(28)
Version: 2.1.4 (Last updated: 2020-07-07)
Creation date: 2020-07-05
Weekly download count: 252
Firefox on Android: No
Risk: High risk impact High risk likelihood
Permissions:
  • webRequest
  • *://*/*.m3u8
  • *://*/*.m3u8?*
  • notifications
  • clipboardWrite
  • storage
  • activeTab
Size: 29.39K
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description
Updated: 8 months ago

User reviews

Pros
  • Effective at extracting m3u8 links
  • Useful for downloading streams with yt-dlp/ffmpeg
  • Saves time by extracting links without searching through developer pane
Cons
  • Causes high CPU usage on some sites
  • Doesn't work on YouTube
  • No visual indication when links are copied
Most mentioned
  • Useful for downloading streams with yt-dlp/ffmpeg
  • Doesn't work on YouTube
  • Effective at extracting m3u8 links
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User reviews
by Firefox user 13437476, 2024-07-16
by Firefox user 13437476, 2024-07-16
by Firefox user 13437476, 2024-07-16
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

The m3u8 Stream Detector 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

The m3u8 Stream Detector may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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  • Critical This extension is not longer available in the store
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