The Stream Detector

This addon provides an easy way to keep track of manifests and subtitles used by various streaming protocols. Also allows for detecting custom file types and downloading media files.

The Stream Detector - A Firefox Add-on for Streaming Protocols

The Stream Detector is a Firefox add-on that monitors URLs for playlists and subtitles used by streaming protocols such as Apple HLS, Adobe HDS, MPEG-DASH, and Microsoft Smooth Streaming. It offers direct download of media files and observes other file extensions and Content-Type headers. It can copy URLs in their original form or convert them into commands for various tools. However, it doesn't support proprietary technologies used by YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, etc.
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Add-on stats

By: 54ac
Users: 14,757
-105
Rating: 4.33
(145)
Version: 2.11.7 (Last updated: 2023-07-13)
Creation date: 2016-06-03
Weekly download count: 494
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • <all_urls>
  • clipboardWrite
  • downloads
  • notifications
  • storage
  • tabs
  • webRequest
Size: 50.16K
URLs: Website

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# 625
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Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary

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This is a Firefox addon which provides an easy way to keep track of URLs to playlists and subtitles used by Apple HLS, Adobe HDS, MPEG-DASH, and Microsoft Smooth Streaming streams as well as download video/audio files directly and monitor any other file extensions and Content-Type headers.

Copy URLs by clicking their filenames in the addon's popup menu (accessed by clicking on the toolbar icon). URLs can either be copied as they are or transformed into readymade yt-dlp (recommended), FFmpeg, Streamlink, hlsdl or N_m3u8DL-CLI commands, including the User-Agent, Cookie, and Referer headers. The chosen tool then downloads the stream into a single file until it is finished or stopped. Use the addon's options page to customize your experience and e.g. download media files directly.

Note that websites such as YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, etc. are very likely to use proprietary technologies which are not supported by this addon. When it comes to such "mainstream" services, it's better to use the tools (e.g. youtube-dl/yt-dlp) directly.

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 great with various media players (e.g., PotPlayer, ffmpeg)
  • Effective for downloading and detecting streams
  • Saves time when dealing with websites not supporting yt-dlp
  • Appreciated by users for its functionality and ease of use
Cons
  • Absence of a visible toolbar icon or difficulty in customizing the toolbar
  • Occasional issues with the latest version (e.g., bugs related to session management)
  • Does not work for all users or in all situations (e.g., some reported it doesn't download things)
Most mentioned
  • Works great with Jellyfin
  • No toolbar button or icon
  • Appreciated by users for its features
User reviews
Among the sea of useless adware addons, this is a lifesaver
by Firefox user 18721209, 2024-12-08
I love this addon. It works great with Jellyfin. I use it to download transcoded media, I also use it to get the m3u8 link, and play the media in potplayer for louder audio playback. Some tips: m3u8 link detected in firefox work better in potplayer, I think the reason is that jellyfin sends too much encoding option to chrome in the link.
by suli, 2024-11-23
by Sonic111, 2024-11-17
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

The Stream Detector requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

The Stream Detector has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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