Merlin
Metastream Remote

Metastream Remote

Watch streaming media with friends.

What is Metastream Remote?
Metastream Remote is an innovative Firefox extension that allows users to watch streaming media with friends in synchronous sessions. To enjoy movies and TV shows on subscription platforms like Netflix, each participant should have their own account. By interacting with embedded websites, it controls audio/video playback and communicates information about the URL for a seamless streaming experience. On Metastream's website, browser tabs allow message sending to enhance interactivity with media. The open-source nature of the add-on enables easy auditing of its source code.
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Rating: 4.38 (99)
Version: 0.6.0 (Last updated: 2020-07-24)
Creation date: 2019-04-19
Weekly download count: 183
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • webNavigation
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • contextMenus
  • <all_urls>
Size: 57.87K
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Visit https://app.getmetastream.com to create a session to watch streaming media with friends. This addon allows Metastream to control video and audio for synchronizing in a session.

To watch movies and television on subscription websites, such as Netflix, everyone connected will need their own account.

Browser tabs on app.getmetastream.com will send messages to embedded websites for interacting with media. This includes setting playback state (play/pause), the current time, and information about the page's URL.

For auditing purposes, the source code of this extension is available at https://github.com/samuelmaddock/metastream/tree/master/packages/metastream-remote-extension

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Pros
  • Functional and perfect for use
  • Very nice addition to Firefox
  • Best extension for movie nights
  • Awesome tool for watching content with friends
Cons
    Most mentioned
    • Great for watching videos with friends
    • Functional
    • Easy to use
    Recent reviews
    So functional and perfect
    by Mia Adamson, 2024-03-10
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    Safety
    Risk impact

    Metastream Remote is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Metastream Remote if you trust the publisher.

    Risk likelihood

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

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