VLC 4 YouTube (beta)

Open YouTube videos in VLC.

VLC 4 YouTube - Open YouTube videos in VLC

VLC 4 YouTube (beta) is a Firefox add-on that allows users to open YouTube videos in VLC, saving resources and enhancing volume.
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Add-on stats

By: azrafe7
Users: 118
-1
Rating: 4.14
(7)
Version: 0.4.1 (Last updated: 2020-12-12)
Creation date: 2019-08-02
Weekly download count: 7
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • *://*.youtube.com/*
  • http://localhost/*
Size: 122.89K
URLs: Website

Ranking

# 9,226 ▼ 40
Other rankings
#19 in beta keyword 22 #141 in instruction keyword 5 #231 in boost keyword 32 ▲ 1

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Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary

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Click the extension icon when you are on a YouTube™ page to open the current video in VLC (or just hit Alt+V). Full controls and more features are on the way... stay tuned!

VLC uses less resources and can boost the volume up to 200%.

NB: You NEED to have VLC 2.0 (or above) installed and to activate its http interface (read here https://github.com/azrafe7/vlc4youtube/blob/master/instructions/how-to-enable-vlc-web-interface.md on how to do it). You may need to restart VLC after enabling the web interface.

Changelog: https://github.com/azrafe7/vlc4youtube/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md Please report issues here: https://github.com/azrafe7/vlc4youtube/issues

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Add-on safety

Risk impact

VLC 4 YouTube (beta) requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

VLC 4 YouTube (beta) has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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