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.
What is The Stream Detector?
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
Version: 2.11.7 (Last updated: 2023-07-13)
Creation date: 2016-06-03
Weekly download count: 514
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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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 for detecting streams.
  • Saves time when dealing with websites that do not support other downloaders.
  • Generates ffmpeg commands for downloading embedded videos.
Cons
  • No visible icon in the toolbar for some users.
  • Issues with 'Previous sessions' not being hidden despite settings.
  • Some users report that it doesn't work at all.
Most mentioned
  • The add-on is effective at detecting streams.
  • Icon visibility issues are a common complaint.
  • Users appreciate the time-saving aspect of the add-on.
Recent reviews
by Sonic111, 2024-11-17
by Grump, 2024-11-12
this is the one that should be recommended by firefox, not that stupid "pls download our companion app" video downloader. Sorry for venting
by IQman, 2024-10-22
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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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