cat-catch

Web media sniffing tool

cat-catch: Web Media Sniffing Tool

"cat-catch" is a Chrome extension that allows users to sniff and download media resources from web pages. Open source and user-friendly, it helps you access various media formats while ensuring you check copyright and permissions before downloading. For bug submissions and detailed documentation, visit the project's GitHub page. Stay informed and enhance your web media experience with this powerful tool.
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Extension stats

Manifest V3
Users: 500,000+
Version: 2.5.9 (Last updated: 2025-01-22)
Creation date: 2018-06-01
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • webRequest
  • downloads
  • storage
  • webNavigation
  • alarms
  • declarativeNetRequest
  • scripting
Host permissions:
  • *://*/*
  • <all_urls>
Size: 388.10K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android
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cat-catch (v2.5.9)
804,077+ 4.80 (150)

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Easy to use
  • Humanized design and simple interface
  • Effective for downloading media
  • Better than other scripts and extensions
  • Functional for capturing and converting media
Cons
  • Issues with downloading from YouTube
  • Problem combining video and audio files
  • Failing to download large files (over 2GB)
  • Problems in Incognito mode
  • Error messages during downloads
Most mentioned
  • Problems with downloading YouTube videos
  • Issues combining audio and video files
  • Errors when downloading large files
User reviews
下载b站突然不能用了?大家有这样的情况吗?
by 沈Jan, 2025-03-02

您好作者,非常感谢您的分享,由于是小白且第一次使用您的工具,问题如下:在下载网站视频的时候嗅探到资源后,可以点击音频和视频文件合并下载,合并下载后所得到的文件使用potplayer播放器,三分之二的视频都是灰屏无声的,这里面是我使用不正确的问题吗?麻烦可以私信邮箱我,指导一下吗?不胜感激。
by 张三亿, 2025-02-26

就是不知道怎么下载youtube的视频!!!!
by 이준의, 2025-02-26
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Extension safety

Risk impact

cat-catch requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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