HLS Downloader
HTTP Live Stream downloader
What is HLS Downloader?
HLS Downloader is a Firefox add-on that enables users to download HTTP Live Streams by selecting a playlist and resolution. Simply open a tab with an HTTP Live Stream, click the extension icon, choose the playlist and resolution, and save the file upon completion. The source code is available on GitHub for further customization and development.
Add-on stats
By: puemos
Creation date: 2020-04-23
Weekly download count: 858
Firefox on Android: No
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
- webRequest
- unlimitedStorage
- storage
- downloads
- tabs
- http://*/*
- https://*/*
Size: 10.74M
URLs: Website
Ranking
# 588 ▼ 2
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Add-on summary
HTTP Live Streams sniffer and downloader
- Open a tab with an HTTP Live Stream
- Click the extension icon
- Select a playlist
- Select a resolution (quality of the video)
- Wait for the download to complete
- Save the file
source code: https://github.com/puemos/hls-downloader
Enjoy!
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spammy, or outdated.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
- Works well with Patreon
- High-performance and convenient
- Can catch and download streaming videos where other apps can't
- Users appreciate the effort of the developer
Cons
- Frequent freezes and crashes
- New versions (especially 4.x) have multiple issues
- Lack of features and options in the UI
- Download interruption and failure to save files
- Difficulty in choosing download location
Most mentioned
- Issues with the new version 4.x
- Frequent freezes and instability
- Lack of functionality like TS file downloads
- Problems with saving files
- Inability to manage downloads effectively
Recent reviews
Works with Patreon. More convenient than yt-dlp. Highly recommend.
by navasik, 2024-10-24
by Santos, 2024-10-22
by dariocangelli, 2024-10-21
Add-on safety
Risk impact
HLS Downloader requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
HLS Downloader is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.
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