Play M3u8

Play HLS url in-browser
What is Play M3u8?
Play M3u8 is a Chrome extension that enables the playback of HLS url in-browser. It utilizes the clappr.js library to transmux MPEG-2 Transport Stream and AAC/MP3 streams into ISO BMFF (MP4) fragments, supporting HLS + fmp4.

Extension stats

This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2021-12-30
By: andrexnet
Users: 3,000+
Rating: 2.60 (5)
Version: 1.0 (Last updated: 2021-01-31)
Creation date: 2020-11-01
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • *://*/*.m3u8*
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • storage
Size: 195.58K

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Extension summary

Extension with an clappr.js library from: https://github.com/clappr/clappr Play the m3u8 links you click on and any m3u8 links you paste into the address bar.

It works by transmuxing MPEG-2 Transport Stream and AAC/MP3 streams into ISO BMFF (MP4) fragments. This transmuxing could be performed asynchronously using Web Worker if available in the browser. clappr.js also supports HLS + fmp4.

User reviews

I hope to increase:"Playback Speed Controller" 0.1x-12x
by m to, 2021-07-06

You cant even use it
by Brian B03, 2021-05-10

does not work no info on how to use!
by Non Idiot, 2021-05-06
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Play M3u8 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 Play M3u8 if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Play M3u8 may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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