Remote Player for VLC™

Controls VLC player via your browsers toolbar popup!

Remote Player for VLC™

Control the VLC media player right from your browser with the Remote Player for VLC™ extension. This unofficial extension allows seamless interaction via your browser's toolbar popup, making it easy to manage your music and videos without switching between applications.

Key Features:

  • Control VLC remotely from any browser.
  • Easy setup with a simple password integration process.
  • Works with any desktop VLC application—no more hassle!

To get started, ensure VLC is running on your device, configure the necessary settings in VLC for remote control, and enjoy a smooth media experience directly from your browser. For assistance or to report bugs, please visit our support page. Note that this extension is independent and not affiliated with VideoLAN.

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Manifest V3
By: Lynn
Users: 1,000+
Rating: 3.33
(9)
Version: 0.1.4 (Last updated: 2024-11-18)
Creation date: 2017-08-21
Risk: Low risk impact Very low risk likelihood
Permissions:
  • storage
  • contextMenus
  • notifications
Host permissions:
  • http://127.0.0.1/*
Size: 32.49K
Full description: See detailed description
Updated: a day ago

Ranking

# 26,700 ▼ 1,109
Other rankings
#327 in Functionality & UI ▼ 2#98 in player keyword 94 ▲ 30#124 in video player keyword 90 ▲ 21#164 in interface keyword 23 ▲ 37#199 in machine keyword 49 ▲ 26

Other platforms

Remote Player for VLC™ (v0.1.4)
63 3.00 (2)
Remote Player for VLC™ (v0.1.2)
1,078+ 0.00 (0)

User reviews

Works but I really wish it had toggle buttons to control Repeat / Shuffle and Playback Speed.
by MadeInUSA Review0, 2025-03-18
not useful for me if I have to constantly run and not when I want it to execute. Also, to set a password is a bit much.Too many requirements to use it for me.
by Thomas Mosco, 2018-03-27
does not work
by Desi w, 2017-10-22
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Extension safety

Risk impact
Low risk impact

Remote Player for VLC™ requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Medium Enables sending notifications which can be spammed but have minimal direct security impact.
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Risk likelihood
Very low risk likelihood

Remote Player for VLC™ has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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