Native FLV Playback

Native FLV Playback

Allow the browser to play FLV video urls (flv) 'natively'

What is Native FLV Playback?
Native FLV Playback is a Chrome extension designed to play FLV video URLs 'natively'. It employs the flv.js library to play embedded FLV in the current page and provides an option to disable the URL catcher. Users can switch between different versions of flv.js in the extension's settings. Use the 'flv' tab to play the URL within the extension for an enhanced experience.
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Stats
Users: 2,000+
Rating: 5.00 (1)
Version: 0.12.4 (Last updated: 2019-05-17)
Creation date: 2019-05-12
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • *://*/*.flv*
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • storage
Size: 267.26K
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Summary

Allow the browser to play FLV video urls 'natively' This extension is a wrapper around the awesome flv.js library: https://github.com/bilibili/flv.js

Clicking on the extension icon will let you play any flv embedded as a video html element in the current page.

New: type flv, then tab, then your flv URL to play the URL in the extension.

Features: Enable/Disable the url catcher by clicking on the icon. Switch between flv.js 1.5.x, 1.4.x, 1.3.x, 1.2.x, 1.1.x, 1.0.x in the settings.

Code repository here: https://github.com/klouskingsley/chrome-flv

User reviews
really nice
by Tse Harry Tse Harry, 2019-06-13
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Safety
Risk impact

Native FLV Playback 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 Native FLV Playback if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Native FLV Playback has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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