VLC

IMPORTANT: read the instructions for the first start below! VLC media player is a free and open source cross-platform multimedia…
What is VLC?
VLC Media Player is a free and open-source cross-platform multimedia player that plays most video files, audio files, network streams, and DVD ISOs on Chrome OS. It offers features like multi-track audio and subtitles, auto-rotation, aspect-ratio adjustments, and volume control gestures.

Extension stats

This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2023-07-01
By: VideoLAN
Users: 100,000+
Rating: 2.16 (1,878)
Version: 1.7.3 (Last updated: 2015-12-23)
Creation date: 2015-12-23
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • unlimitedStorage
  • notifications
  • clipboardRead
  • {"socket":["tcp-connect","tcp-listen","udp-bind","udp-send-to","resolve-host","resolve-proxy"]}
  • accessibilityFeatures.read
  • https://clients2.google.com/
  • clipboardWrite
  • alarms
  • storage
  • overrideEscFullscreen
  • See more
Size: 22.41M
URLs: Website

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Extension summary

IMPORTANT: read the instructions for the first start below!

VLC media player is a free and open source cross-platform multimedia player that plays most video files and network streaming protocols.

This is the port of VLC media player to the Chrome OS platform. VLC for Chrome OS can play most video and audio files, as well as network streams and DVD ISOs, like the desktop version of VLC.

VLC for Chrome OS is also a full audio player, with a complete database, an equalizer and filters, playing all weird audio formats.

VLC is intended for everyone, is totally free, has no ads, no in-app-purchases, no spying and is developed by passionate volunteers. All the source code is available for free.

First start ––––––––––– At the first run, you need to select a folder where all your medias are! This is where the media database will index from!

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Extension safety

Risk impact

VLC requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

VLC may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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