RPi-youtube

This extension runs youtube videos in chromium through omxplayer allowing a much smoother viewing

RPi-youtube: Play YouTube Videos Locally via Chromium

RPi-youtube is a Chrome extension designed to facilitate smoother YouTube video playback. This is achieved by running the videos locally through omxplayer on Chromium. This extension requires both Chromium and a host script to be installed. It enables faster playback and presents a prompt each time a YouTube video is opened, offering to play the video locally within 10 seconds.

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Extension stats

By: kusti8

Users: 945

Rating: 3.91

(11)

Version: 0.3 (Last updated: 2016-07-11)

Creation date: 2016-07-11

Permissions:

tabs
nativeMessaging
http://*.youtube.com/*
https://*.youtube.com/*

Size: 38.29K

Email: ku*****@gmail.com

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 29,940 ▲ 134

Other rankings

#12524 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 232

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Works flawless, great work.
It works perfect!
Does what it says it does.

Cons

Does nothing after installed.
Seemed slow for some users.
Long download times for videos.

Most mentioned

Does nothing after installed it.
Works flawless, great work.
It does what it says it does. If you're very patient.

User reviews

Does nothing after installed it.

A Google user, 2018-01-18

It seemed slow for me, but work well with everything else.

Elliot Orr, 2016-08-10

Works flawless, great work.

Max Mustermann, 2016-06-06

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Extension safety

Risk impact

RPi-youtube 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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Risk likelihood

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Risk likelihood analysis details

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