Metastream Remote

Metastream Remote

Watch streaming media with friends.

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What is Metastream Remote?

'Metastream Remote' is a Chrome extension that allows Metastream to control media for synchronizing in a session. It requires permissions to 'Read and change all your data on the websites you visit' to provide this functionality. The extension works predominantly with browser tabs actively involving the app.getmetastream.com website, and is transparent with an accessible source code.

Merlin
Stats
Stats date:
Version: 0.6.0 (Last updated: 2020-07-25)
Creation date: 2020-07-01
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • webNavigation
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • contextMenus
  • <all_urls>
Size: 51.52K
Email: Click to see
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood

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Metastream Remote
Metastream Remote (v0.6.0)
4.37 (97) 19,650
Not available on Edge
Merlin
Summary

Allows Metastream to control media for synchronizing in a session.

EXTENSION PERMISSIONS

Metastream Remote requires permissions to "Read and change all your data on the websites you visit."

The Metastream application needs this to embed any website into the app.getmetastream.com website and to synchronize media. This functionality is limited to browser tabs actively using the the app.getmetastream.com website.

For auditing purposes, the source code of this extension is available at https://github.com/samuelmaddock/metastream/tree/master/packages/metastream-remote-extension

User reviews
User reviews summary
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Pros
  • Works with many different types of services like Disney+, Netflix, Twitch, YouTube
  • Smooth user experience and great chat function
  • Allows sharing of more items compared to other similar extensions
Cons
  • Reports of bugs making it almost impossible to use
  • Creates problems with Google cloud console
  • Requires read and write permissions for all sites
Most mentioned
  • Numerous bugs
  • User friendly and vast content sharing
  • Read and write permission requirement
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Safety
Risk impact

Metastream Remote 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 extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Metastream Remote if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Metastream Remote has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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