Cast with MkChromecast

Name: Cast with MkChromecast
Rating: 3.0416666666666665 (72 reviews)
Author: Thann

Casts videos in pages like youtube via MkChromecast

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The Cast with MkChromecast Chrome extension enables seamless casting of videos from web pages such as YouTube using the MkChromecast tool. With right-click casting support, it works on almost every website by leveraging youtube-dl for broad compatibility. Users need to install the extension alongside Python and essential packages including MkChromecast and play-with-mpv to enable the video streaming server.

Setup involves installing the Chrome extension, Python, MkChromecast, and play-with-mpv server which handles playback. Optional autostart configurations are available on Linux systems. This extension empowers users to effortlessly stream videos from any page directly to Chromecast-enabled devices, enhancing multi-device video viewing experience.

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By:

Thann

Users:

50,000

Rating:

3.04

(72)

Version:

0.0.1 Last updated: 2018-03-02

Creation date:

2018-03-01

Risk:

Permissions:

activeTab
contextMenus
http://localhost/

Size:

5.46KB

Email:

bu*****@gmail.com

Full description:

Source:

Chrome Web Store

Updated:

a day ago

Ranking

# 3,408 ▲ 141

Other rankings

#22482 in Workflow & Planning ▼ 30 #222 in server keyword 48 ▲ 4 #272 in install keyword 90 ▼ 18

User reviews

While a few users report that 'Cast with MkChromecast' works well and is capable of casting various media, the majority experience significant issues. Common complaints include the extension not working at all, failing to display any interface, and incompatibility with certain operating systems like macOS BigSur M1 and Linux. Many users cannot detect or connect to cast devices, leading to an overall frustrating experience.

Pros

Works great for some users
Allows casting desktop, files, and web videos
Simple to use when functioning properly
Good functionality reported by a few users

Cons

Frequently does not work or fails to cast
No window or interface appears upon use
Compatibility issues especially on macOS BigSur M1 and Linux
Does not detect or connect to cast devices reliably
Multiple users report no response or functionality

Recent reviews

le das a transmitir y no pasa nada

Ig*****, 2024-10-24

no me da ninguna ventana

Ot*****, 2024-07-13

Não Funciona

Cl*****, 2024-06-29

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Extension safety

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Cast with MkChromecast requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details

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Risk likelihood

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Cast with MkChromecast has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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