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https://github.com/cssnr/hls-video-downloader

HLS Video Download Web Extension
https://github.com/cssnr/hls-video-downloader

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# HLS Video Downloader



Modern Chrome Web Extension and Firefox Browser Addon to Download HLS Videos using Native FFmpeg.



This Web Extension is a Work in Progress, may contain bugs or not work as expected.



*   [Install](#Install)

*   [Features](#Features)

    -   [Upcoming Features](#Upcoming-Features)

    -   [Known Issues](#Known-Issues)

*   [Configuration](#Configuration)

*   [Support](#Support)

*   [Development](#Development)

    -   [Building](#Building)

*   [Contributing](#Contributing)



## Install



*   [Google Chrome Web Store](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/hls-video-downloader/mpmiiaolodhanoalpjncddpmnkbjicbo)

*   [Mozilla Firefox Add-ons](https://addons.mozilla.org/addon/hls-video-downloader)



[![Chrome](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/alrra/browser-logos/main/src/chrome/chrome_48x48.png)](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/hls-video-downloader/mpmiiaolodhanoalpjncddpmnkbjicbo)

[![Firefox](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/alrra/browser-logos/main/src/firefox/firefox_48x48.png)](https://addons.mozilla.org/addon/hls-video-downloader)

[![Edge](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/alrra/browser-logos/main/src/edge/edge_48x48.png)](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/hls-video-downloader/mpmiiaolodhanoalpjncddpmnkbjicbo)

[![Chromium](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/alrra/browser-logos/main/src/chromium/chromium_48x48.png)](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/hls-video-downloader/mpmiiaolodhanoalpjncddpmnkbjicbo)

[![Brave](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/alrra/browser-logos/main/src/brave/brave_48x48.png)](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/hls-video-downloader/mpmiiaolodhanoalpjncddpmnkbjicbo)

[![Vivaldi](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/alrra/browser-logos/main/src/vivaldi/vivaldi_48x48.png)](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/hls-video-downloader/mpmiiaolodhanoalpjncddpmnkbjicbo)

[![Opera](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/alrra/browser-logos/main/src/opera/opera_48x48.png)](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/hls-video-downloader/mpmiiaolodhanoalpjncddpmnkbjicbo)



All **Chromium** Based Browsers can install the extension from the

[Chrome Web Store](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/hls-video-downloader/mpmiiaolodhanoalpjncddpmnkbjicbo).



> [!WARNING]

> This web extension requires a client app to use native FFmpeg.  

> Source: https://github.com/cssnr/hls-downloader-client  

> 

> - Windows: [install-win.exe](https://github.com/cssnr/hls-downloader-client/releases/latest/download/install-win.exe)

> - Linux: [install-linux.deb](https://github.com/cssnr/hls-downloader-client/releases/latest/download/install-linux.deb)

> - macOS: [install-macos.pkg](https://github.com/cssnr/hls-downloader-client/releases/latest/download/install-macos.pkg)



## Features



- Download `*.m3u8` videos using a native [ffmpeg application](https://github.com/cssnr/hls-downloader-client).

- Shows the total number of streams found on the toolbar icon.

- Sends a notification when complete you can click on to open the download folder.



### Upcoming Features



- Playlist parsing to display correct qualities and combine audio/video.



> [!TIP]

> **Don't see your feature here?**

> Request one on the [Feature Request Discussion](https://github.com/cssnr/hls-video-downloader/discussions/categories/feature-requests).



### Known Issues



- Streams with separate video and audio will show up as 2 downloads.

- Stream quality display is not yet accurate.

- Error handling and messages needs improving.



> [!TIP]

> **Don't see your issue here?**

> Open one on the [Issues](https://github.com/cssnr/hls-video-downloader/issues).



## Configuration



You can pin the Addon by clicking the `Puzzle Piece`, find the Web Extension icon, then;  

**Chrome,** click the `Pin` icon.  

**Firefox,** click the `Settings Wheel` and `Pin to Toolbar`.



To open the options, click on the icon (from above) then click `Open Options`.



## Support



For help using the web extension, utilize any these resources:



- Q&A Discussion: https://github.com/cssnr/hls-video-downloader/discussions/categories/q-a

- Request a Feature: https://github.com/cssnr/hls-video-downloader/discussions/categories/feature-requests



If you are experiencing an issue/bug or getting unexpected results, use:



- Report an Issue: https://github.com/cssnr/hls-video-downloader/issues

- Chat with us on Discord: https://discord.gg/wXy6m2X8wY

- Provide General Feedback: https://cssnr.github.io/feedback



Logs can be found inspecting the page (Ctrl+Shift+I), clicking on the Console, and;

Firefox: toggling Debug logs, Chrome: toggling Verbose from levels dropdown.



To support this project, see the [Contributing](#Contributing) section at the bottom.



# Development



**Quick Start**



First, clone (or download) this repository and change into the directory.



Second, install the dependencies:

```shell

npm install

```



Finally, to run Chrome or Firefox with web-ext, run one of the following:

```shell

npm run chrome

npm run firefox

```



Additionally, to Load Unpacked/Temporary Add-on make a `manifest.json` and run from the [src](src) folder, run one of the following:

```shell

npm run manifest:chrome

npm run manifest:firefox

```



Chrome: [https://developer.chrome.com/docs/extensions/get-started/tutorial/hello-world#load-unpacked](https://developer.chrome.com/docs/extensions/get-started/tutorial/hello-world#load-unpacked)  

Firefox: [https://extensionworkshop.com/documentation/develop/temporary-installation-in-firefox/](https://extensionworkshop.com/documentation/develop/temporary-installation-in-firefox/)



For more information on web-ext, [read this documentation](https://extensionworkshop.com/documentation/develop/web-ext-command-reference/).  

To pass additional arguments to an `npm run` command, use `--`.  

Example: `npm run chrome -- --chromium-binary=...`



## Building



Install the requirements and copy libraries into the `src/dist` directory by running `npm install`.

See [gulpfile.js](gulpfile.js) for more information on `postinstall`.

```shell

npm install

```



To create a `.zip` archive of the [src](src) directory for the desired browser run one of the following:

```shell

npm run build

npm run build:chrome

npm run build:firefox

```



For more information on building, see the scripts section in the [package.json](package.json) file.



### Chrome Setup



1.  Build or Download a [Release](https://github.com/cssnr/hls-video-downloader/releases).

1.  Unzip the archive, place the folder where it must remain and note its location for later.

1.  Open Chrome, click the `3 dots` in the top right, click `Extensions`, click `Manage Extensions`.

1.  In the top right, click `Developer Mode` then on the top left click `Load unpacked`.

1.  Navigate to the folder you extracted in step #3 then click `Select Folder`.



### Firefox Setup



1.  Build or Download a [Release](https://github.com/cssnr/hls-video-downloader/releases).

1.  Unzip the archive, place the folder where it must remain and note its location for later.

1.  Go to `about:debugging#/runtime/this-firefox` and click `Load Temporary Add-on...`

1.  Navigate to the folder you extracted earlier, select `manifest.json` then click `Select File`.

1.  Optional: Open `about:config` search for `extensions.webextensions.keepStorageOnUninstall` and set to `true`.



If you need to test a restart, you must pack the addon. This only works in ESR, Development, or Nightly.

You may also use an Unbranded Build: [https://wiki.mozilla.org/Add-ons/Extension_Signing#Unbranded_Builds](https://wiki.mozilla.org/Add-ons/Extension_Signing#Unbranded_Builds)



1.  Run `npm run build:firefox` then use `web-ext-artifacts/{name}-firefox-{version}.zip`.

1.  Open `about:config` search for `xpinstall.signatures.required` and set to `false`.

1.  Open `about:addons` and drag the zip file to the page or choose Install from File from the Settings wheel.



# Contributing



Currently, the best way to contribute to this project is to give a 5-star rating on

[Google](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/hls-video-downloader/mpmiiaolodhanoalpjncddpmnkbjicbo) or

[Mozilla](https://addons.mozilla.org/addon/hls-video-downloader) and to star this project on GitHub.



Other Web Extensions I have created and published:



- [Link Extractor](https://github.com/cssnr/link-extractor)

- [Open Links in New Tab](https://github.com/cssnr/open-links-in-new-tab)

- [HLS Video Downloader](https://github.com/cssnr/hls-video-downloader)

- [SMWC Web Extension](https://github.com/cssnr/smwc-web-extension)

- [PlayDrift Extension](https://github.com/cssnr/playdrift-extension)

- [ASN Plus](https://github.com/cssnr/asn-plus)

- [Aviation Tools](https://github.com/cssnr/aviation-tools)

- [Text Formatter](https://github.com/cssnr/text-formatter)



For a full list of current projects visit: [https://cssnr.github.io/](https://cssnr.github.io/)