freestream
Allows HLS streaming. Scrapes HLS links on a page and allows them to be opened in builtin player. Helps to bypass restrictive features on live streaming platforms.
What is freestream?
Freestream is a simple browser extension that searches a webpage for m3u8 links and opens them in a built-in HLS player, bypassing restrictive features on live streaming platforms.
Add-on stats
By: Nimish
Rating: 4.78
(9)
Creation date: 2020-12-16
Weekly download count: 11
Firefox on Android: No
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
- webRequest
- webRequestBlocking
- *://*/*.m3u8*
Size: 102.77K
URLs: Website
Ranking
# 5792 ▲ 3
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Add-on summary
Simple browser extension that searches a webpage for m3u8 links and helps them open in builtin HLS player.
Usage:
- Open a live stream / preview.
- Click on the extension and open the link there.
- Link will open in new tab, without any restrictions.
Most of streaming services use HLS format to stream their content. To display in browser the use HLS player, which is mostly built using hls.js and over the player they add restrictive features like preview timer, ads etc.
Freestream catches the calls when streaming services are opened and stream them in its own player thus bypassing restrictive features.
User reviews
espectacular!
by ka, 2023-11-22
Add-on safety
Risk impact
freestream requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
freestream has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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