My O'Reilly Downloader

My O'Reilly Downloader

Downloads O'Reilly ebooks, videos, as well as captions.

What is My O'Reilly Downloader?
My O'Reilly Downloader is a Firefox add-on that helps users with an active O'Reilly Learning subscription to download ebooks and videos for offline viewing. The extension allows users to download materials directly from the book's or course's overview page. New features include the ability to download ebooks in ePub format and subtitles in multiple languages. It's important to note that the extension is for personal use only, and users are responsible for any unauthorized distribution of content.
Merlin
Stats
This add-on was removed from Firefox Browser Add-ons on 2024-03-23
Users: 1,314
Rating: 4.83 (18)
Version: 1.1.36 (Last updated: 2024-03-04)
Creation date: 2021-12-29
Weekly download count: 55
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • downloads
  • storage
Host permissions:
  • https://*/course/*
  • https://*/videos/*
  • https://*/learning-paths/*
  • https://*/library/view/*
  • https://event.on24.com/*
  • https://74w5vf3eswpo35k4megwrggppq0iretn.lambda-url.us-east-1.on.aws/*
Size: 98.09K
Stats date:

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Merlin
Summary

A simple extension that allows you to download O'Reilly Learning's (previously Safari Books Online) ebooks and videos for offline viewing. You MUST have an active, paid subscription to O'Reilly Learning in order for this extension to work.

You can download ebooks by visiting the book's overview page. Click on the My O'Reilly Downloader Logo in the sidebar to begin downloading an ePub version of the eBook. It's as simple as that!

You can now download videos by visiting the course overview page. Click on the My O'Reilly Downloader Logo in the video sidebars to get a list of all the videos available within the course. There's even a bulk download feature!

NEW!: Download ebooks in ePub format! Download subtitles (if they've available) in various languages.

NOTES:

  • A recent change on the O'Reilly Learning website might require you to clear your cache and disable your ad-blocker (once off) for the extension to work.

Legal Disclaimer: This extension is for personal use ONLY. If piracy occurs because of your use of this extension, then YOU will be held legally accountable for the unlicensed distribution of the content, not the author of this extension.

User reviews
User reviews summary
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
  • Allows downloading books from O'Reilly for offline use
  • Works well with English content
  • Helpful for listening to audio books
Cons
  • Issues with downloading large books or getting stuck during the download
  • Downloaded files can be corrupted
  • Incomplete book contents in downloaded files
  • Does not work properly with non-English content, e.g., Korean
  • Sometimes the add-on does not respond or fails to initiate download
Most mentioned
  • Corrupted or incomplete downloads
  • Issues with large books or specific content like Korean language materials
  • The utility of the tool in downloading resources for offline use
  • Feature requests for direct PDF downloads
  • The ease of use and automatic download process
Recent reviews
by Damian, 2024-03-04

by Firefox user 5905012, 2024-03-04

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Safety
Risk impact

My O'Reilly Downloader 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 My O'Reilly Downloader if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

My O'Reilly Downloader may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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