# Streamlink Helper

> Lets you open links with streamlink. READ https://github.com/plneappl/streamlink-helper/ ! THIS ADDON DOESN'T WORK WITHOUT YOU READING AND FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS ON THAT SITE!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/streamlink-helper](https://chrome-stats.com/d/streamlink-helper)

## Overview

- **ID:** `streamlink-helper`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** P1neapple
- **Category:** appearance,photos-music-videos,games-entertainment
- **Daily users:** 90
- **Rating:** 5.00 / 5 (6 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.3.0
- **Last updated:** 2022-10-09
- **First published:** 2017-09-26
- **Size:** 22 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/streamlink-helper/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/plneappl/streamlink-helper/issues](https://github.com/plneappl/streamlink-helper/issues)

## Description

Streamlink Helper is a handy Chrome extension designed to streamline your livestream viewing experience. It adds an option to your browser's context menu that allows you to launch Streamlink with any URL or the current page, making it simple to watch streams—such as those from Twitch—using your favorite media player without manually inputting commands.

The extension supports a convenient shortcut (Ctrl+Alt+S) to quickly launch the hovered link in Streamlink. Users must follow the detailed setup instructions on the [GitHub repository](https://github.com/plneappl/streamlink-helper/) to ensure proper functionality, as the addon relies on correct configuration of Streamlink and local system settings. This tool is perfect for users who prefer custom media players and want a hassle-free way to open stream URLs directly from their browser.

## Rankings

- #12,269 — Overall
- #25 — instruction
- #106 — stream
- #151 — broken links
- #224 — launch

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `menus`
- `nativeMessaging`
- `tabs`

### Content script matches

- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/streamlink-helper)