A new options button
Can now play embedded video if they are in the page
hls.js version can be selected in the options

Native HLS - Stream Video Directly in Firefox
Native HLS is a powerful Firefox add-on designed to enhance video streaming. It employs the hls.js library to enable the playing of m3u8 links directly in the browser. This add-on provides a seamless video streaming experience by allowing users to click and play any m3u8 link. Switch functionality on or off with just a click on the icon. Further, the add-on introduces a zoom in/out feature for better user experience.
Add-on stats
By: Gaetan Hervouet
Rating: 3.94
(72)
Weekly download count: 99
Firefox on Android: Yes
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
- tabs
- *://*/*.m3u8*
- webRequest
- webRequestBlocking
- storage
Size: 693.23K
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Add-on summary
This extension is a wrapper around the awesome hlsjs library: https://github.com/dailymotion/hls.js Note that this is not playing video m3u8 yet. It only plays m3u8 links that you click and any m3u8 link you paste in the address bar.
Enable/Disable the extension by clicking on the icon.
New: add zoom in/out button.
User reviews
Pros
- Useful when combined with youtube-dl.
- Can generate commands for youtube-dl.
- Works well with hls.js version 7.10.
Cons
- Not maintained actively.
- Does not work with recent versions of Firefox.
- Older versions of hls.js are problematic.
Most mentioned
- Issues with playback in Firefox.
- Not functioning in the latest Firefox versions.
- Need for updates and newer hls.js versions.
User reviews
by Firefox user 18646267, 2024-10-19
Sadly this doesn't appear to be maintained any longer. hls.js is only version 0.8.2 instead of the current 1.4.12
None of Apples example streams worked, so I guess this add-on is broken (I only tested Nightly 120)
https://developer.apple.com/streaming/examples/
by Djfe, 2023-10-09
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Native HLS requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood
We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Native HLS. Use it at your own risk.
Risk likelihood analysis details
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