VLC Capture

Open web videos in VLC

VLC Capture

Discover VLC Capture, the Chrome extension that allows you to open web videos directly in VLC! With this handy tool, you can automatically play videos from your browser in VLC media player, ensuring an immersive viewing experience. The extension also features a playlist function that keeps your favorite videos organized for easy access.

Say goodbye to browser-based video players and hello to VLC Capture. Enjoy seamless video playback with all the features VLC offers, and make the most of your online viewing experience!

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Users:: 20,000+
Rating:: 3.76
(303)
Version:: 1.0.0 (Last updated: 2014-09-13)
Creation date:: 2014-09-13
Risk:: High risk impact Low risk likelihood
Permissions:: storage
unlimitedStorage
webRequest
activeTab
<all_urls>
tabs
Size:: 80.69K
URLs:: Website
Full description:: See detailed description
Source:: Chrome Web Store
Updated:: a day ago

Ranking

# 5,547 ▼ 537

Other rankings

#6410 in Just for Fun ▼ 35 #67 in capture keyword 31 ▼ 6

User reviews

Pros

Works well for opening streams in VLC
User-friendly and easy to use
High satisfaction expressed by multiple users

Cons

Does not capture streams from YouTube
Requires specific settings in VLC to function properly
Issues with notifications about VLC configuration even when it is set up correctly
Cannot remove multiple videos at once; must delete each separately

Most mentioned

Must enable web interface in VLC settings
100% recommended for doing nothing
Continues to warn about VLC configuration issues

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. User reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

User reviews

One Of The Best Extensions I Have Ever Used For DOING NOTHING 100% Recommended If You Are Looking For A Extention That DOES NOTHING.

Private Angel, 2023-08-08

Чтобы работало, нужно в настройках VLC включить WEB интерфейс. Но с YouTube не захватывает поток, поэтому мне бесполезно.

Андрей Б., 2020-01-12

Nice job!

Henri Sainio, 2017-12-03

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Extension safety

Risk impact

VLC Capture requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood

VLC Capture has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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