Allow the browser to play HLS (m3u8) or MPEG-Dash (mpd) video urls 'natively'. This is a fork of Native HLS with additional features. Click on any m3u8 or mpd link inside Firefox to play it directly in a new tab
"Native MPEG-Dash + HLS Playback" is a Firefox add-on enabling users to play m3u8 and mpd video links directly in the browser. It leverages hls.js and dashjs libraries to provide native playback support in a new tab, offering a hassle-free video experience without needing external players or downloads. Besides being a valuable tool for streaming enthusiasts, this fork of Native HLS also includes additional features aimed at improving user experience. For support and issue reporting, the extension redirects to its dedicated GitHub page.
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Allows HLS and MPEG-Dash native playback in Firefox browser. Click on any m3u8 or mpd link inside Firefox to play it directly in a new tab. By default, the browser downloads any m3u8 and mpd files that were requested. This plugin checks any links to see if they match. If that's the case, it opens a new tab on a video player that uses the hls.js and dashjs library. This extension is just a wrapper for those players on Firefox.
Report any issues to https://github.com/Palethorn/nas-extension/issues
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Pros
Clean and curated
Quality changing feature that works
AAC playback is handled well
Cons
Cannot skip with arrows or NumPad (4,6)
Does not play all HLS videos
Does not support MPEG audio codecs, specifically MP2
Native MPEG-Dash + HLS Playback requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data
security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
Native MPEG-Dash + HLS Playback is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution
when installing this add-on.