Open with VLC

Open websites with VLC. You must install the vlc:// protocol handler as well. You should use this together with playlist parsers.

What is Open with VLC?

The 'Open with VLC' is a Chrome extension that assists in opening media or websites through VLC. This mechanism is implemented with the help of an installed VLC protocol handler. It is advisable to pair it with VLC playlist parsers for optimal functionality. The use comes handy by simple right-click on the links, iframes, or audio/video elements, then selecting the 'Open with VLC' option.

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By: Stefan

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Users: 10,000+

Rating: 4.60 (5)

Version: 1.4.1 (Last updated: 2020-10-01)

Creation date: 2018-05-25

Risk impact: Moderate risk impact

Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 2

Permissions:

activeTab
tabs
contextMenus
storage

Size: 8.39K

Email: st*****@gmail.com

URLs: Website

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# 9823 ▼ 113

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#1489 in Just for Fun ▲ 3

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Open websites with VLC. You must install the vlc:// protocol handler as well: https://github.com/stefansundin/vlc-protocol

You should use this together with VLC playlist parsers, e.g: https://addons.videolan.org/p/1167220/

Please do not use it if you don't understand the above.

You can right-click on links, iframes, and audio/video elements, and use the "Open with VLC" menu item.

User reviews

I love this extension! I was trying to find a way so that when I browse to a video link on my NAS, it would automatically send the link to VLC without having to click a button to send to vlc. With the help of this extension, I can do exactly that! I also needed the help with another extension called REDIRECTOR to automatically add vlc:// to any url that matches the one to my NAS. Then this extension detects the vlc:// and does its magic. I installed with the .bat option so I can easily customize the batch script to properly handle the NAS url (by default, it couldn't handle the & in the url).

Robert, 2022-09-14

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Safety

Risk impact

Open with VLC may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.