Play HLS
Play HLS urls in-browser
What is Play HLS?
Stats
- *://*/*m3u8*
- *://*/*.ts*
- webRequest
- webRequestBlocking
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Summary
Play HLS urls in-browser Extension with an hls.js library from: https://github.com/video-dev/hls.js 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. hls.js also supports HLS + fmp4, as announced during WWDC2016
hls.js does not need any player, it works directly on top of a standard HTML
User reviews
User reviews summary
Pros
- Works as expected
- Can watch live TV for free
- Small size and no extra permissions needed
Cons
- Not working for some users
Most mentioned
- not working
- small size
- free live TV
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Safety
Risk impact
Play HLS 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 HLS if you trust the publisher.
Risk likelihood
Play HLS has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.
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