RPi-youtube

This extension runs youtube videos in chromium through omxplayer allowing a much smoother viewing
What is RPi-youtube?
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.

Extension stats

By: kusti8
Users: 1,000+
Rating: 3.91 (11)
Version: 0.3 (Last updated: 2016-07-11)
Creation date: 2016-07-11
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • nativeMessaging
  • http://*.youtube.com/*
  • https://*.youtube.com/*
Size: 38.29K

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Extension summary

This is a small script written to include a quick button to play any youtube video locally in omxplayer, allowing much smoother playback! It uses youtube-dl and displays a prompt each time a youtube video is opened. Pressing OK will show the video locally in less than 10 seconds. You must have Chromium installed (https://www.raspberrypi.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=121195) and the host script installed (https://github.com/kusti8/RPi-chromium). Any questions or issues should be reported on the Github page, and I'm always open to new ideas!

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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.
Recent reviews
Does nothing after installed it.
by A Google user, 2018-01-18

It seemed slow for me, but work well with everything else.
by Elliot Orr, 2016-08-10

Works flawless, great work.
by 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 likelihood

RPi-youtube has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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