Native MPEG-Dash + HLS Playback

Name: Native MPEG-Dash + HLS Playback
Author: pal3thorn

Allow the browser to play HLS (m3u8) or MPEG-Dash (mpd) video urls 'natively'

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Native MPEG-Dash + HLS Playback is a Chrome extension designed to enhance your video streaming experience by enabling native playback of HLS (.m3u8) and MPEG-Dash (.mpd) video URLs directly in your browser. Instead of downloading these streaming files, this extension detects links referencing HLS or MPEG-Dash streams and opens them instantly in a new tab with a built-in video player.

The extension leverages the powerful hls.js and dash.js libraries to ensure smooth playback of these adaptive streaming formats. It streamlines video streaming by eliminating the need for external players or manual downloads, providing seamless, in-browser video playback for all your compatible streaming URLs. For any issues or contributions, you can visit the project's GitHub repository at https://github.com/Palethorn/nas-extension/issues.

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By:

pal3thorn

Users:

13,336

Version:

5.0.7 Last updated: 2024-05-07

Creation date:

2024-02-09

Risk:

Permissions:

tabs
storage
contextMenus
declarativeNetRequest

Host permissions:

<all_urls>

Size:

801.54KB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Edge Add-on Store

Data ingested on:

2025-07-16

Ranking

# 1,444 ▲ 3

Other rankings

#138 in player keyword 45 ▲ 1 #145 in library keyword 35 ▼ 5 #147 in video player keyword 38 ▼ 7 #187 in play keyword 25 ▲ 2

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Native MPEG-Dash + HLS Playback 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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High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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