MediaExtractor

Extract url from browser request with media file extension(s) to clipboard
What is MediaExtractor?
MediaExtractor is a Firefox add-on that allows you to visit websites with embedded video players and extract the underlying video URL to the clipboard. You can then use the extracted URL in a standalone media player or to download the resource directly. Please note that MediaExtractor currently does not work with YouTube.

Add-on stats

By: mraddon
Users: 90
Rating: 2.33 (3)
Version: 1.2.0 (Last updated: 2020-05-12)
Creation date: 2019-01-20
Weekly download count: 8
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • <all_urls>
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • tabs
  • storage
  • clipboardWrite
Size: 15.90K
URLs: Website

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome
Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary

Typical case would be to visit a website with embedded video player and pressing play to extract the underlying video url to the clipboard. The extracted url can then be used in a stand alone media player or to download the resource directly.

NOTE: is currently not working with youtube.

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Add-on safety

Risk impact

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

Risk likelihood

MediaExtractor has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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